There is an error in the FTDX101 series Operation Manuals regarding item “
*Depending on the manual version.
Incorrect:
DVI-I connector for connecting an external monitor.
Correct:
DVI-D connector for connecting an external monitor.
Please use the DVI-D connector to connect between thetransceiver and the external monitor.
EXT-DISPLAY” on page 13* or 17*.
YAESU MUSEN CO., LTD.
EH068H506
Updated Functions
1 The scope “LEVEL” adjustment function has been added to the C.S (custom select) key.2 When CW keying speed is 45 wpm or more, QSK DELAYTIME (time between keying and actual transmission) is
xed to 15 msec.
3 When transmitting by the [MOX] key, modulation is input from the “MIC” or “REAR” jack according to the “MOD
SOURCE” setting of each mode.
To implement these changes, the C.S (Custom Select) function, and the setting menu have been changed asshown below:
1 Changing the function of C.S (Custom Select)
By simply pressing the [C.S] key, the MPVD ring operates in the function that has been assigned to the [C.S] key (see below) (default setting is MEM CH).
RF POWERAdjusts transmission output.
MONI LEVELAdjusts the Monitor level.
DNR LEVELDNR level adjustment.
NB LEVELNB level adjustment.
VOX GAINVOX gain adjustment.
VOX DELAYVOX delay adjustment.
ANTI VOXANTI VOX adjustment.
STEP DIALFrequency change at a predetermined frequency step.
MEM CHSelects the Desired memory channel.
GROUPSelects the memory group.
R.FILPass band width selection of Roong lter.
LEVELAdjust the level of the 3DSS display.
How to assign functions to the MPVD ring
1. Press and hold the [C.S] key.The function selection screen is displayed.
2. Touch the function you want to assign.
Functions can also be assigned in the setting menu (see below).
[OPERATION SETTING] → [GENERAL] → [CS DIAL]
Function: Sets the Operation of MPVD dial when the [C.S] key is pressed.Available Values: RF POWER / MONI LVL / DNR LVL / NB LVL / VOX GAIN / VOX DELAY / ANTI VOX
STEP DIAL / MEM CH / GROUP / R.FIL / LEVEL
Default Setting: MEM CHDescription:
RF POWER: Adjusts transmit output.MONI LVL: Adjusts the Monitor volume.DNR LVL: DNR level adjustment.NB LVL: NB level adjustment.VOX GAIN: VOX gain adjustment.VOX DELAY: VOX delay adjustment.ANTI VOX: ANTI VOX adjustment.STEP DIAL: Set the Frequency Change Steps.MEM CH: Selects the Memory Channels.GROUP: Selects the Memory Group.
R.FIL: Selects the Roong lter Pass Band Width.
LEVEL: Adjust the level of the 3DSS display.
2 Change Setting Menu [QSK DELAY TIME]
[CW SETTING] → [MODE CW] → [QSK DELAY TIME]
Function: Sets the time delay before transmitting the keying signal.Available Values: 15 / 20 / 25 / 30 msecDefault Setting: 15 msecDescription: The QSK mode delay time before transmitting the CW signal may be set in 5 msec steps.
Note: When the keying speed of the CW is “45 wpm” or more, delay time will be “15 msec” regardless of
the delay time setting.
3 Change Setting Menu [SSB MOD SOURCE]
[RADIO SETTING] → [MODE SSB] → [SSB MOD SOURCE]
Function: Selects the transmit audio input jack in the SSB mode by pressing the [MOX] key.Available Values: MIC / REARDefault Setting: MICDescription:
MIC: Audio is input from the MIC jack on the front panel.REAR: Disables the microphone circuit on the front panel and inputs audio/data from the USB jack or RTTY/DATA jack
on the rear panel.
Change Setting Menu [AM MOD SOURCE]
[RADIO SETTING] → [MODE AM] → [AM MOD SOURCE]
Function: Selects the transmit audio input jack in the AM mode by pressing the [MOX] key.Available Values: MIC / REARDefault Setting: MICDescription:
MIC: Audio is input from the MIC jack on the front panel.REAR: Disables the microphone circuit on the front panel and inputs audio/data from the USB jack or RTTY/DATA jack
on the rear panel.
Change Setting Menu [FM MOD SOURCE]
[RADIO SETTING] → [MODE FM] → [FM MOD SOURCE]
Function: Selects the transmit audio input jack in the FM mode by pressing the [MOX] key.Available Values: MIC / REARDefault Setting: MICDescription:
MIC: Audio is input from the MIC jack on the front panel.REAR: Disables the microphone circuit on the front panel and inputs audio/data from the USB jack or RTTY/DATA jack
on the rear panel.
Change Setting Menu [DATA MOD SOURCE]
[RADIO SETTING] → [MODE PSK/DATA] → [DATA MOD SOURCE]
Function: Selects the transmit audio input jack in the DATA mode by pressing the [MOX] key.Available Values: MIC / REARDefault Setting: REARDescription:
MIC: Audio/Data is input from the MIC jack on the front panel.REAR: Disables the microphone circuit on the front panel and inputs audio/data from the USB jack or RTTY/DATA jack
on the rear panel.
YAESU MUSEN CO., LTD.
101MP101D
Operation Manual
About this Manual
The FTDX101MP/FTDX101D is a leading-edge transceiver with a number of new and exciting features,
some of which may be unfamiliar to you. In order to gain the most enjoyment and operating efciency
from the FTDX101MP/FTDX101D, we recommend that you read this manual in its entirety, and keep ithandy for reference as you explore the many capabilities of this new transceiver.Before using the FTDX101MP/FTDX101D, be sure to read this manual.
How to read this operation manual
Two methods are used to select an item displayed on the FTDX101 Function Screen: “Operate bytouching the item directly on the display”;and “Turn the [MULTI] knob to select the item and then press the [MULTI] knob”.
Subsequently, in this manual, the operations that can be performed either by touching the FunctionScreen, or by turning and pressing the [MULTI] knob are abbreviated to “Select [DISPLAYSETTING] → [DISPLAY] → [TFT DIMMER]”; as described in the following:
Example: How to adjust the brightness of the display
1. Press the [FUNC] key to display the function screen.
2. Touch [DISPLAY SETTING] on the function screen, or rotate the [MULTI] knob to select [DISPLAYSETTING] and then press the [MULTI] knob.
3. Touch [DISPLAY] on the display or rotate the [MULTI] knob to select [DISPLAY] and then press the[MULTI] knob.
4. Touch the setting section of [TFT DIMMER] on the display, or rotate the [MULTI] knob to select [TFTDIMMER] and then press the [MULTI] knob.
5. Rotate the [MULTI] knob to adjust the brightness.
The following notations are also used in this manual:
This icon indicates cautions and alerts the user should be aware of.
This icon indicates helpful notes, tips and information.
The illustrations related to the screen display use the FTDX101D display. The displayed contents may dif-fer in FTDX101MP.
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Table of Contents
General Description ........................................4
Index ...........................................................117
YAESU LIMITED WARRANTY...................120
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General Description
Hybrid SDR conguration
In addition to the narrow band SDR receiver that boasts awesome basic performance, the FTDX101MP/
FTDX101D has a hybrid SDR conguration utilizing an integrated directsampling SDR receiver,which
permits visualization of the spectrum of the entire band in real time.By adopting the hybrid SDR method, and utilizing the features of the direct sampling method, wide-view displays of the information in the entire band in real time, and improved performance of the entire receiv-ing circuit with the narrow band SDR technology down conversion method are possible.
Comes equipped with three* types of roong lters
This transceiver is equipped with three types of roong lters for 600 Hz, 3 kHz and 12 kHz bandwidths. These narrow band lters are especially useful on a very crowded band during contests,because theycan dramatically attenuate powerful out-of-band signals in the rst IF stage, and thus reduce their impact
in the second stage. Further, the excellent dynamic range and IP3 characteristics optimize the processing of all signals ranging from faint to powerful.
* The 300 Hz roong lter is also standard equipment on the MAIN band side of the FTDX101MP.
Adopts 3DSS/Hybrid Dual SDR Display
In addition to the conventional waterfall display, a 3DSS (3 Dimensions Spectrum Stream) image method has been newly adopted. The 3DSS image uses the horizontal axis (X axis) for frequency, the verticalaxis (Y axis) for signal intensity, and the Z axis for time. Compared to the conventional waterfall method, the signal strength is displayed in three dimensions as well as in color, recognition of changes in the band conditions is instant, convenient and intuitive.The 3DSS waterfall display has a choice of the mono display that displays only the MAIN frequency band; or the dual display that illustrates both the MAIN and SUB frequency bands.The Hybrid Dual SDR Display presents two SDR outputs, narrow band SDR and direct sampling SDR,combined the same screen. Since the display color of each SDR output can be changed, the band re-ceived by the narrow band SDR receiver can be viewed while also observing the condition of the entire band.
High-brightness TFT full-color display with touch-panel functionality
The FTDX101MP/FTDX101D is equipped with a 7-inch full-color TFT display. Operating functions, includ-ing the receiving band noise and signal interference reduction tools, are graphically displayed. Even while involved in rigorous operations, such as DXpeditions and contests, the operator may instantly grasp the status of each function.
Filter Function Display monitors the status of the passband
In the upper part of the display, an S meter and a lter function display present the state of the pass-band.
They are arranged independently for the MAIN Band and SUB Band respectively. In addition to the oper-
ating state of the interference removal functions, the lter function information is displayed. Not only can
you grasp the operating status of WIDTH, SHIFT, NOTCH and CONTOUR at a glance, you can also view the status of the RF spectrum in the passband.
The newly developed VC tuning circuit drives a variable capacitor with a high-precision stepping motorand is comparable with a µ-Tuning mechanism, it achieves remarkable interference reduction character-istics with signicant downscaling and maximum attenuation of -70 dB. When compared with the conven-tional preset method, which switches a coil and a capacitor with a relay, the high-precision stepping motor continuously follows the frequency inside the pass-band, there is no sense of discomfort as there is with
relay switching. Even when there are multiple powerful signals in the band, ne adjustment to the optimal
tuning point is possible.
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Two selectable RF Stages amplify the desired signals from low band to
high band
Push-pull RF amplier AMP1, and AMP2 are low noise negative feedback RF ampliers that may be se-lected or combined in series as is needed for various low-band, high-band, frequency and noise conditions.In addition, the IPO (Intercept Point Optimization) function maximizes the dynamic range and enhances the close multi-signal and inter-modulation characteristicsof the receiver. The inuence of strong broad-casting stations, especially in the low bands, can be minimized.
WIDTH and the continuously variable Bandwidth SHIFT features per-mit elimination of interfering signals
The WIDTH feature allows the bandwidth to be narrowed by rotating the WIDTH knob. The SHIFT feature,can eliminate interference in one side of the passband. Often, weak signals disappear due to interfering signals (including pile-ups). The interfering signals may be extracted, leaving only the desired signal, be-
cause of the unique DSPsharp ltering characteristics.
CONTOUR feature is renowned for effective noise reduction
Rather than using the DSP extremely sharp attenuation characteristics, the CONTOUR circuit providesgentle shaping of the DSPpassband lter, and can thus attenuate or peak bandwidth components in seg-ments. The interfering signal can be naturally shaped without having part of the signal suddenly disrupted. The contour function is very effective in making the desired signal rise out of the interference.
DNR (Digital Noise Reduction) by DSPdigital processing
The incorporated digital noise reduction circuit may be set to the optimal working algorithm by varying the 15 step parameters according to the noise type.
NOTCH feature can eliminate an unwanted heterodyne, and the DNF
feature can instantly attenuate multiple heterodyne signals
When interfering beat signals are present in the receiver passband, the IF NOTCH feature can signicant-ly eliminate a narrow portion of the passband and remove the interfering signal. Moreover, when there are multiple interfering signals, the DSP DNF (Digital Notch Filter) Automatic Tracking System can be effec-tive, even when an interfering frequency is changing.
ABI (Active Band Indicator)
Band keys are arranged in a row at the top above the main dial so that the operation status of the MAIN and SUB Bands can be checked at a glance. The band selected on the MAIN side is white, the band se-lected on the SUB side is blue. The white and blue correspond to the colors of the MAIN and SUB Band Switches.When transmitting, the LED on the transmission band turns red. It is possible to instantly distinguish whichband is transmitting and thus prevent erroneous operation.Additionally, when the band key is pressed and held, the LED lights up in orange, so you can use this to display a band connected with an antenna, display a band to be operated with a DXpedition, etc., or as a MEMO.
MPVD (MULTI PURPOSE VFO OUTER DIAL)
Alarge multi-functional ring, cut from high-grade aluminum is placed on the outside of the Main Dial. It is
frequently used for the SUB VFO dial, VC tune, Clarier or a CS (Custom select) function. The operator
may assign favorite functions to the MPVD that can then be operated with one touch. The ring can beused to adjust important functions without releasing your hand from the Main Dial. This feature can be a great convenience in the ever-changing shortwave radio communications.
Reliable High-output Final Amplier Stage
FTDX101MP(200W) power amplier utilizes push-pull VRF150 MOS FETdevices, operating at 50V, with
excellent linearity, low distortion and high voltage tolerance. By optimizing the bias circuit for the optimal operating points, a high-quality and stable output with low distortion is realized.FTDX101D (100W) power amplier utilizes a pair of RD100HHF1 transistors in a push-pull RF arrange-ment that delivers 100 watts of low-distortion, high-quality transmitter power.
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Safety Precautions
Note beforehand that the company shall not be liable for any damages suffered by the customer or third parties in using this product, or for any failures and faults that occur during the use or misuse of this prod-uct, unless otherwise provided for under the law.
Type and meaning of the marks
DANGER
WARNING
CAUTION
Type and meaning of symbols
Prohibited actions that must not be attempted, in order to use this radio safely.For example,
Precautions that must be adhered to in order to use this radio safely. For example, signifies that the power supply is to be disconnected.
Do not use the device in “regions or aircrafts and vehicles where its use is prohibited” such as in hospitals and airplanes.
This may exert an impact on electronic and med-ical devices.
Do not use this product while driving or riding a motorbike. This may result in accidents.
Make sure to stop the car in a safe location first before use if the device is going to be used by the driver.
Do not transmit in crowded places in consid-eration of people who are fitted with medical devices such as heart pacemakers.
Electromagnetic waves from the device may af-fect the medical device, resulting in accidents caused by malfunctions.
Never touch the antenna during transmission.
This may result in injury, electric shock and equip-ment failure.
This mark indicates an imminently hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
This mark indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
This mark indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury or only property damage.
signifies that disassembly is prohibited.
DANGER
Do not operate the device when flammable gas is generated.
Doing so may result in fire and explosion.
When an alarm goes off with the external an-
tenna connected, cut off the power supply to
this radio immediately and disconnect the ex-ternal antenna from this radio.
If not, this may result in fire, electric shock and equipment failure due to thunder.
Do not touch any liquid leaking from the liquid display with your bare hands.
There is a risk of chemical burns occurring when the liquid comes into contact with the skin or gets into the eyes. In this case, seek medical treat-ment immediately.
Do not use voltages other than the specified power supply voltage.
Doing so may result in fire and electric shock.
Do not transmit continuously for long periods of time.
This may cause the temperature of the main body to rise and result in burns and failures due to overheating.
Do not dismantle or modify the device.
This may result in injury, electric shock and equip-ment failure.
Do not handle the power plug and connector etc. with wet hands. Also do not plug and un-plug the power plug with wet hands.
This may result in injury, liquid leak, electric shock and equipment failure.
Do not use fuses other than those specified.
Doing so may result in fire and equipment failure.
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WARNING
When smoke or strange odors are emitted from the radio, turn off the power and discon-nect the power cord from the socket.
This may result in fire, liquid leak, overheating, damage, ignition and equipment failure. Please contact our company customer support or the re-tail store where you purchased the device.
Keep the power plug pins and the surround-ing areas clean at all times.
This may result in fire, liquid leak, overheating, breakage, ignition etc.
Disconnect the power cord and connection cables before incorporating items sold sepa-rately and replacing the fuse.
This may result in fire, electric shock and equip-ment failure.
Never cut off the fuse holder of the DC power cord.
This may cause short-circuiting and result in igni-tion and fire.
Do not allow metallic objects such as wires and water to get inside the product.
This may result in fire, electric shock and equip-ment failure.
Do not place the device in areas that may get wet easily (e.g. near a humidifier).
This may result in fire, electric shock and equip-ment failure.
When connecting a DC power cord, pay due
care not to mix up the positive and negative polarities.
This may result in fire, electric shock and equip-ment failure.
Do not use DC power cords other than the one enclosed or specified.
This may result in fire, electric shock and equip-ment failure.
Do not bend, twist, pull, heat and modify the
power cord and connection cables in an un-reasonable manner.
This may cut or damage the cables and result in fire, electric shock and equipment failure.
Do not pull the cable when plugging and un-plugging the power cord and connection ca-bles.
Please hold the plug or connector when unplug-ging. If not, this may result in fire, electric shock and equipment failure.
Refrain from using headphones and ear-phones at a loud volume.
Continuous exposure to loud volumes may result in hearing impairment.
Do not use the device when the power cord
and connection cables are damaged, and
when the DC power connector cannot be plugged in tightly.
Please contact our company customer support or the retail store where you purchased the device as this may result in fire, electric shock and equip-ment failure.
Follow the instructions given when installing
items sold separately and replacing the fuse.
This may result in fire, electric shock and equip-ment failure.
Do not use the device when the alarm goes off.
For safety reasons, please pull the power plug of the DC power equipment connected to the prod-uct out of the AC socket.Never touch the antenna as well. This may result in fire, electric shock and equipment failure due to thunder.
CAUTION
Do not place this device near a heating instru-ment or in a location exposed to direct sun-light.
This may result in deformation and discoloration.
Do not place this device in a location where there is a lot of dust and humidity.
Doing so may result in fire and equipment failure.
Stay as far away from the antenna as possible during transmission.
Long-term exposure to electromagnetic radiation may have a negative effect on the human body.
Do not wipe the case using thinner and ben-zene etc.
Please use a soft and dry piece of cloth to wipe away the stains on the case.
Keep out of the reach of small children.
If not, this may result in injuries to children.
Do not put heavy objects on top of the power cord and connection cables.
This may damage the power cord and connection cables, resulting in fire and electric shock.
Do not transmit near the television and radio.
This may result in electromagnetic interference.
Do not use optional products other than those specified by our company.
If not, this may result in equipment failure.
When using the device in a hybrid car or fu-
el-saving car, make sure to check with the car
manufacturer before using.
The device may not be able to receive transmis-sions normally due to the influence of noises from the electrical devices (inverters etc.) fitted in the car.
Do not turn on the volume too high when us-ing a headphone or earphone.
This may result in hearing impairment.
For safety reasons, switch off the power and
pull out the DC power cord connected to the DC power connector when the device is not going to be used for a long period of time.
If not, this may result in fire and overheating.
Do not throw or subject the device to strong impact forces.
This may result in equipment failure.
Do not the put this device near magnetic cards and video tapes.
The data in the cash card and video tape etc. may be erased.
Do not place the device on an unsteady or
sloping surface, or in a location where there
is a lot of vibration.
The device may fall over or drop, resulting in fire, injury and equipment failure.
Do not stand on top of the product, and do not
place heavy objects on top or insert objects inside it.
If not, this may result in equipment failure.
Do not use a microphone other than those specified when connecting a microphone to the device.
If not, this may result in equipment failure.
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Accessories & Options
Supplied Accessories
Hand Microphone SSM-75GDC Power Cord
(FTDX101D only)
RCA Plug3.5 mm 3-contact Plug6.3 mm 3-contact Plug
• CW Narrow Filter (C/F: 9.005MHz, B/W: 300Hz, for MAIN Band) XF-128CN*
• CW Narrow Filter (C/F: 8.900MHz, B/W: 300Hz, for SUB Band) XF-129CN
• SSB Narrow Filter (9.005MHz, B/W: 1.2kHz, for MAIN Band) XF-128SN
• SSB Narrow Filter (8.900MHz, B/W: 1.2kHz, for SUB Band) XF-129SN
* Included with FTDX101MP.
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Installation and Interconnections
Antenna Considerations
The FTDX101MP/FTDX101D is designed to connect to a 50 Ohm resistive impedance antenna at theAmateur operating frequencies. Select an appropriate antenna (dipole antenna,YAGI antenna, cubicalquad antenna, etc.) that is suitable for the chosen operation and bands.Construct the antenna and coaxial cable, or use a suitable antenna tuner, to maintain the impedancepresented to the FTDX101MP/FTDX101D antenna connector for an SWR of 1.5 or less. Careful prepara-tion of the antenna and/or tuner will permit maximum performance, and protect the transceiver from dam-age.High transmitter RF voltages may be present on the antenna; install it so it will not be easily touched whenin operation.
Antenna Connections
Carefully follow the illustration regarding the proper connection of antennas and coaxial cables.
METER
LINEAR
REM
ACCTUNER
EXT ALCRS-232C
PTT
+13.8V
ANT 1ANT 2
GND
EXT SPKRKEY
AB
To prevent damage from lightning, atmospheric electrical discharges, electric shock etc., provide a good earth ground.
Use a short, thick, braided cable to connect the station equipment to the buried ground rod (or alternative earth ground system).
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Power Cable Connections
FTDX101MPFPS-101
Cable bracket
• FTDX101MP
Refer to the illustration for the proper connection of the FPS-101 Power Supply.Use the DC power cable supplied with the FTDX101MPto make the power connection to the FPS-101power supply.
• Connect the FTDX101MP and FPS-101 with the supplied speaker cable so audio can be output from theFPS-101’s built-in speaker.
• When connected to EXT SPKR terminal “A”, audio of “MAIN band and SUB band” will be output from thebuilt-in speaker of FPS-101.
• When connected to EXT SPKR terminal “B”, audio of “MAIN band” is output from the built-in speaker ofFPS-101, and audio of “SUB band” is output from the speaker of the FTDX101MP.
DC Power Cable (supplied)
Connected to the
Speaker Cable (supplied)
AC line outlet
Connecting the DC power cable (USAversion only)
Connect the DC Power Cable using the supplied Cable brackets (with Cable clamps), referring to the
gures below.
Screw (3x8)
Cable bracket
Screw (3x8)
(with Cable clamp)
(with Cable clamp)
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Cable clamp
near the FTDX101MP or FPS-101.
DC power cord (supplied)
DC Power Cable
Do not slack
Do not slack
Do not excessively place the cord clamp
• FTDX101D
Carefully follow the illustrations regarding the proper connection of the DC power cable.Use the DC power cable supplied with the FTDX101D to make the power connections to the power sup-ply.
Check the DC voltage and currentrating (+13.8 V, 23 A) of the powersupply before connecting to the
Microphone, Headphone, Key, Keyer and FH-2 Connections
φ6.3mm
MIC
SW1
MIC GND
+5V
SW2
PTT
GND
FAST
(as viewed from front panel)
ANT 1ANT 2
EXT SPKRKEY
AB
Remote Control Keypad
FH-2
REM
METER
EXT ALCRS-232C
PTT
+13.8V
GND
LINEAR
ACCTUNER
Key-up voltage on the front key jack is approximately +3.3 V DC, and key-down current is approximately 1 mA.Key-up voltage on the rear key jack is approximately +5.0 V DC, and key-down current is approximately 3 mA.
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Linear Amplier Interconnections
“CT-178” Connection Cable (option)
Coaxial Cable (50 ohm)
VL-1000
Be sure that both the FTDX101 series and VL-1000 are turned OFF, and then follow the installation recom-mendations contained in the bellow illustration.
• VL-1000 Linear Amplier Interconnections
Since the FTDX101MPhas a high transmission output of 200 W, be sure to turn ON the ATTswitch of the VL-
1000. Using the amplier with the ATTswitch “OFF” may damage the VL-1000.
• Refer to the VL-1000 Operating Manual for details regarding amplier operation.
• Do not attempt to connect or disconnect coaxial cables when your hands are wet.
Connect to “INPUT 2” of the VL-1000
HF/50MHz Antenna
ANT 1
ANT 2
ANT 1
ANT 3
INPUT 2
ANT 1ANT 2
GND
DC IN
GNDGND
EXT SPKRKEY
AB
LINEAR
LINEARALC 2BAND-DATA 2
EXT ALCRS-232C
METER
REM
PTT
+13.8V
ACCTUNER
The figure above shows the FTDX101MP rear panel connections with the VL-1000.
DC 48V IN
VP-1000
CONTROL
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• Interfacing to Other Linear Ampliers
Antenna Cable (50 ohms)
Coaxial Cable (50 ohm)
• TheTX GND OUT pin (pin 2) of the LINEAR jack is a transistor “open collector” circuit. It is capable ofhandling positive relay coil voltages up to +60VDC at 200 mA or +30 VDC at 1 A.
• When using multiple linear ampliers for different bands, you must provide external band switching of the
“Linear Tx” relay control line from the “TX GND OUT” line at the LINEAR jack.
Do not exceed the maximum voltage or current ratings for the “TX GND OUT” pin (pin 2) of the LINEAR jack. This line is not compatible with negative DC voltages, or AC voltages of any magnitude.
HF/50 MHz Antenna
ANT 1
RF OUTRF IN
GND
GND
ANT 1ANT 2
DC IN
EXT SPKRKEY
AB
LINEAR
LINEARD-sub 15 pin
EXT ALCRS-232C
METER
REM
PTT
+13.8V
ACCTUNER
GND
The figure above shows the FTDX101MP rear panel connections to other linear amplifiers.
HF/50 MHz Antenna
ANT 1
ANT 1ANT 2
EXT SPKRKEY
AB
LINEAR
EXT ALCRS-232C
METER
REM
PTT
+13.8V
ACCTUNER
RF OUTRF IN
GND
EXT ALC
TX GND
GND
DC IN
GND
TX GND
EXT ALC
GND
The figure above shows the FTDX101MP rear panel connections to other linear amplifiers.
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Rear Panel
The figure above shows the rear panel of the FTDX101MP.
SIGNAL
GND
GND
COMMON
GND
DATA IN
GND
DATA OUTSQL
GND
ANT 1ANT 2
GND
Cooling FAN
ANT 1, 2, 3/RX
Connect the main antenna(s) here, using type-M(PL-259) connectors and coaxial feed lines. Theinternal antenna tuner affects only the antenna(s)connected here, and only during transmission.
EXT SPKR
This 3.5-mm, 2-contact, jacks provide audio output for external loudspeakers. The impedances at thejacks are 4 - 8 Ohms, and the volume varies ac-cording to the setting of the front panel [AF] knob.
DOT
METER
EXT ALCRS-232C
PTT
+13.8V
EXT SPKRKEY
AB
LINEAR
AF-OUT
REM
ACCTUNER
DASH
When connecting an electronic keyer paddle
This 3.5-mm, 3-contact jack provides dual-channellow-level receiver output, for recording or external
amplication.
The front panel [AF] knobs do not affectthe signals at this jack (300 mVp-p at 10k-ohms).
Inserting plugs into the jacks alters the inter-
nal loudspeaker conguration.
Depending on the plugs connected to the jacks, the
conguration of the internal and external speakers
varies.
Internal
Speaker
Connect to
A only
Connect to
B only
Connect to
both A and B
KEY
AB
MAIN and
SUB audio
-MAIN audioSUB audio
SUB audioMAIN audio-
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This 1/4-inch 3-contact jack accepts a CW key orkeyer paddle. A two-contact plug cannot be usedin this jack. Key-up voltage is +5.0 V DC, and key-down current is 3 mA.
KEY
NC
When connecting a single straight key
AUDIO (MAIN)
AUDIO (SUB)
REM
By plugging the FH-2 Remote Control Keypad into this jack, direct access to the FTDX101 CPU is pro-vided for control functions of the contest memorykeying, and also frequency and function control.
RTTY/DATA
This 6-pin input/output jack accepts AFSK inputfrom a Terminal Node Controller (TNC); it also pro-vides fixed level receiver audio output, and FSKkeying line.
PTTSHIFT
METER
This 3.5-mm jack is to connect an external meter.The meter display is output as an analog voltage (0 V to about 3 V).Insert appropriate resistors in series according tothe meter you use.
SIGNAL (MAIN)
SIGNAL (SUB)
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SERIAL OUT
SERIAL IN
RTSCTS
50V
GND
BAND DATA B
GND
NC
Power ON
3.3V
13.8V
TUNER SENSE
RESET OUT
RX D
EXT ALC
This RCA input jack accepts negative-going exter-nal ALC (Automatic Level Control) voltage from alinear amplifier to prevent over-excitation by thetransceiver.Acceptable input voltage range is 0 to
-4 VDC.
USB
Connecting to a computer from this jack with acommercially available USB cable allows remotecontrol by CAT commands from the computer. The jack can also be used for input and output of audio signals and transmitter control.A USB driver is re-quired for remote control from a computer. Down-load the driver from the Yaesu website (http://www.yaesu.com).
RS-232C
This 9-pin serial DB-9jack permits externalcomputer control of theFTDX101. Connect aserial cable here andto the RS-232C COMport on your personalcomputer (no externalinterface is required).
GND
Use this terminal to connect the transceiver to agood earth ground, for safety and optimal perfor-mance. Use a large diameter, short braided cableto make ground connections.
DC IN
This is the DC power supply connection for thetransceiver.
FTDX101MP
Connect the suppliedexternal power supply“FPS-101” using thesupplied DC cable.
FTDX101D
Use the supplied DC cableto connect directly to a DCpower supply,which mustbe capable of supplying at least 23 A @13.8 VDC.
RX OUT (MAIN)
This RCA jack provides output of the RF signal. For connecting an external receiver and the like.
LINEAR
This 15-pin output jack provides band selectiondata, which may be used for control of optional ac-cessories such as the VL-1000 Solid-state Linear
Amplier.
GND
N/AGND
N/A
N/A
NC
13.8V
ACC
This 13-pin jack may be connected to an externaldevice.
GND
DATA1
DATA2
CLOCK
CS
IF OUT (MAIN)
This RCA jack outputs the receiver 9.005 MHz IFsignal. This signal does not pass through the roof-
ing lter.
TX-GND
This RCA jack’s center pin is closed to ground whilethe transceiver’s transmitter is engaged. The tran-sistor open collector circuit used for this jack is ca-pable of switching a DC voltage of 60 V at 200 mA, or DC 30 V at up to 1Amp.
PTT
This RCA input jack may be used to provide manu-al transmitter activation using a foot switch or other switching device. Its function is identical to the[MOX] key on the front panel. Open-circuit voltage is 5 VDC, and closed-circuit current is 3 mA.
RX OUT (SUB)
This RCA jack provides output of the RF signal. For connecting an external receiver and the like.
+13.8V
This RCAoutput jack provides regulated, sepa-rately fused 13.8 VDC at up to 200 mA, to poweran external device such as a packet TNC. Makesure your devicedoes not require more current (if it does, use a separate power source).
TUNER
This 8-pin output jack is used for connection to the FC-40 External Automatic Antenna Tuner.
TX INH
TX D
EXT-DISPLAY
DVI-D connector for connecting an external moni-tor.When using an external monitor, set the settingmenu item “EXT DISPLAY” (page 105) to “ON”.
Connect a monitor that supports 800 x 480resolution or 800 x 600 resolution.
GND
+13V OUTTX GND
Reserve
Reserve
CNT RX
CNT TX
Reserve
+13.5V OUT
TX GND
GND
BAND DATA A
BAND DATA C
BAND DATA D
TX INH
GND
TX REQ
NC
NC
EXT ALC
IF OUT (SUB)
This RCA jack outputs the receiver 8.900 MHz IFsignal. This signal does not pass through the roof-
ing lter.
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SSM-75G Microphone Switches
MUTE
P1P2P3P4
PTT Switch
Switches Transmit/Receive.Press to transmit and release to receive.
DWN / UP Key
The [UP]/[DWN] keys may also be used to manual-ly scan the frequency upward or downward.
● Pressing the [FAST] key engages the “Fast” tun-ing selection.
● The amount of frequency change depends on the
operation mode (default setting: see table below).
Operating ModeUPDWN
CW / SSB / RTTY
DATA-L / DATA-U / PSK
AM / FM
DATA-FM
Numbers in parentheses indicate steps when the [FAST] key is On.
●The frequency change can be changed in the
setting menu.
Operating ModeMemu ItemStep
SSB / CW
RTTY / PSK
DATA-L
DATA-U
AM
FM
DATA-FM
SSB/CW DIAL STEP
AM CH STEP
FM CH STEP
+10
[+100Hz]
+5kHz
+50kHz
[
(page 103)
(page 103)
(page 103)
Hz
]
-10Hz
[-100Hz]
-5kHz
[-50kHz]
5/10 (Hz)
2.5/5/9/10/
12.5/25 (kHz)
5/6.25/10/
12.5/20/25 (kHz)
MUTE Key
While pressing the MUTE key, the receiver audiofrom the speaker will be muted.
Microphone
Speak into the microphone in a normal tone ofvoice with the microphone 5 cm away from themouth.
P1 key
Switches the operation to the MAIN band.It is the same function as the [MAIN] key on thefront panel of the transceiver.
P2 key
Switches the operation to the SUB band.It is the same function as the [SUB] key on the front panel of the transceiver.
P3 key
Switches transmission to the MAIN band.It is the same function as the MAIN band [TX] key on the front panel of the transceiver.
P4 key
Switches transmission to the SUB band.It is the same function as the SUB band [TX] keyon the front panel of the transceiver.
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Speaker
Be sure to study this information to maximize the receiver performance of the high-class
FTDX101 series shortwave transceiver.
Narrow band SDR receiver signal flow and the specific
functions that affect receiver performance.
Narrow Band SDR
RF
AMP
Mixer
AntennaSelector
VC-Tune
ATTA/DSDRD/ADSP
BPF
Roofing
Filter
Use the VC TUNE
VC-Tune can attenuate interfering signals directly at the receivingfrequency. VC-Tune can be turned ON to attenuate the strong jam-ming signals that cannot be removed even with the BPF. If there is no disturbing signal, turn it OFF. Operation is performed with theoutside MPVD ring of the Main Dial.
AMP
BPF (Band Pass Filter)
BPF is selected automatically. When a frequency band is selectedon the front panel, the BPF (Band Pass Filter) for that band is auto-matically connected to the antenna circuit.
Use the ROOFING FILTER
Roofing filters attenuate strong signals that are outside of the de-sired passband after converting to the 9MHz IF.
Received signal flow
The roofing filter can attenuate unwanted frequency components.
Touch [R.FIL] on the TFTscreen to select the 3kHz lter for SSB,the 1.2kHz lter or the 600Hz lter for CW. An optional 300Hz* lter
is also available. * Included with FTDX101MP.
Use DSP interference removal functions
DSPinterference removal functions include IF SHIFT, IF WIDTH, IF NOTCH, APF, CONTOUR, and DNR.Use these functions to adjust for comfortable reception while listen-ing to the received audio.
To change the sound quality of the received audio, use the CON-TOUR function to easily improve the sound quality with high and
low frequency cut or emphasis.
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Display Indications
Meter Operations during Transmission
Meter operation during transmit
PO
ALC
AMC gain control display
Meter & Filter images
Frequency area
Function settings
Spectrum Scope
Display setting keys
Display setting keys
Meter Display
S-Meter
(MAIN band)
Final transistor temperature
Speech compressor level
When the meter display screen is touched, the transmit meter selection screen is shown (the default default setting is “PO” on the left and “ALC” on the right).
RF power OutputRelative ALC voltageFinal amplifier drain voltage
S-Meter
(SUB band)
Final amplifier drain current
Standing Wave Ratio
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(Displays compression level during speech processor operation)Make adjustments with the [PROC / PITCH] control.
RF power Output
Final transistor
LEFT METERRIGHT METER
POCOMP
temperature
TEMPID
Relative ALC voltage
ALC
Final amplifier drain current
VDD
SWR
Final amplifier drain voltage
Standing Wave Ratio
Filter Function Display
Clear all entered numbers.
SSB Mode
Roofing filter bandwidth
CW ModeRTTY ModePSK/DATA Mode
Displays the passband status of the DSPlter. The operation of WIDTH, SHIFT, NOTCH, CONTOUR etc.
can be observed.The current roofing filterbandwidth is displayed as
a blue line below the lter
function display.The roong lter is select-ed by touching [R. FIL].
Touch the lter function display to toggle between “normal display” and “magnied display”. Touch again to re-turn to the “normal display”.
• Display only DSPlter bandwidth information
To display only the DSPlter bandwidth information,press andhold the spectrum area of the lter function display to clear the
spectrum view. To display it, press and hold again.
DSP filter bandwidth
Frequency Display
The transmit and receive frequencies of the MAIN Band are shown on the left and the transmit andreceive frequencies of the SUB Band are shown on the right.In split operation, the transmit frequency is displayed in red.
• Keyboard Frequency Entry
1. Touch the “Hz” area of the frequency display.
2. Enter the frequency using the numeric keys.
Erases the rightmost digit.
The entered frequency is confirmed.
The display returns to the previous screen when back is touched.
●Ifthere is no operation within 10 seconds,
the input will be canceled.
3. Touch [ENT] to conrm.
● Ashort-cut for frequencies ending in zero -
press the [ENT] key after the last non-zero digit.
Example:
To enter 7.00.000MHz
[0]→[7]→[ENT]or [7]→[.]→[ENT]
To enter 7.03.000MHz
[7]→[.]→[0]→[3]→[ENT]
• Tuning in 1 MHz or 1 kHz Steps
To temporarily set the dial knob to 1MHz or 1kHz steps, touch the “MHz” or “kHz” area of the fre-quency display.
Touch “MHz” or “kHz” area of the frequency dis-play to confirm. If there is no operation within 3
seconds, the frequency will be xed.
• Touch the Frequency Display of the inactive
band to change the Operating Band with one touch.
• Touch the Scope Screen, to easily move tothe touched frequency.
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Important Receiver Settings
Important setting items when receiving
The status of various operations that are important during receive, are shown at the bottom of the display. To change a setting, touch the appropriate location on the display.
ANT(Switchingthe Antenna)
The currently used antenna terminal number(“ANT 1” “ANT 2” “ANT 3 / RX”) is displayed.After touching ANT, touch the desired number.The antenna can be set separately for each oper-ation band.
The antenna terminal “ANT 3 / RX” can be setto “Receive Only” (Set Menu: “ANT3 SELECT” page 97).
ATT (Attenuator)
Displays the current ATT (Amount of receive input signal attenuation).When the desired signal is extremely strong orthe noise level is high on a low frequency band,activate the attenuator to reduce the incomingsignal or noise from the antenna.
After touching [ATT], touch the desired attenua-tion amount.
The attenuator is set independently for each op-eration band.
OFFAttenuator is Off
6dB
12dB
18dB
The incoming signal power is reduced by
6dB (Signal voltage reduced to 1/2)
The incoming signal power is reduced by
12dB (Signal voltage reduced to 1/4)
The incoming signal power is reduced by
18dB (Signal voltage reduced to 1/8)
IPO
The IPO (Intercept Point Optimization) function
can establish the gain of the RF amplier section
to accommodate the connected antenna and the received signal conditions. IPO can be selectedfrom three operating conditions.
AMP1:One stage RF amplifier is connected.
This is a well-balanced operation of re-ceiver sensitivity and characteristics (Ap-proximately 10 dB gain).
AMP2:Two RF amplifiers are connected in se-
ries to give top priority to sensitivity (Ap-proximately 20 dB gain).
IPO:The received signal is input to the IF mix-
er without passing through the RF ampli-fier.This can greatly improve receiving,especially in the harsh low band signalenvironment.
After touching [IPO], touch the desired operating condition.
• IPO is set independently for each operationband.
• Normally, select “AMP1”.
• The IPO can not only attenuate the input sig-
nal but also improve the intermodulation char-acteristics. It is most effective to operate the
IPO rst, and then use the ATTif the signal is
still too strong. The noise level can be attenu-ated and S/N greatly improved.
• If the noise level is high or the received signal is extremely strong, the incoming signal level can be suppressed with the IPO/ATT settings.If the S-meter fluctuates S-3 or more in thenoise level, or the received signal is extremelystrong and it causes a high S-meter indication (+20dB or more), activate the attenuator.
• Since IPO does not only attenuate the incom-ing signal, but also improves the cross mod-ulation characteristic, try to activate the IPOfirst. If the signal is still strong, also use theATT. In this way, you can attenuate the incom-ing signal and noise effectively.
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R.FIL(
Roong Filter Switching
)
AGC (
Automatic Gain Control
)
Displays the bandwidth of the currently selected
roong lter.
Switches the crystal roofing filters of 300Hz*,600Hz, 1.2kHz*, 3kHz, and 12 kHz that are in-stalled in this transceiver.
Normally, filters are automatically switched de-
pending on the operation mode, however the lter
may be changed according to the conditions or
when an optional lter is installed.
Roofing filters are to be set independently foreach operation band.
*300Hz & 1.2kHz roofing filters are optional.
(300Hz is included on the MAIN side with theFTDX101MP)
After touching [R. FIL], touch the desired lter.
If the optional 300Hz and 1.2kHz filters are notinstalled, “300Hz” and “1.2kHz” will not be dis-played.
Displays the currently selected AGC setting.
The AGC system is designed to help compen-sate for fading and other propagation effects. The AGC characteristics can be individually set foreach operating mode. The basic objective of AGCis to maintain a constant audio output level once a certain minimum threshold of signal strength is achieved.After touching [AGC], touch the desired time con-stant.
● AGC can be set for each operation band.
●The “AUTO” selection mode selects the opti-
mum receiver-recovery time for the receptionmode.
Operating ModeAUTO AGC Selection
SSB / AMSLOW
CW / FM / DATA-FMFAST
RTTY / PSKDATA-L / DATA-U
Normally, AGC is set to “AUTO”, which auto-matically selects the time constant according to the received signal type, but when receiving aweak signal or when there is noise and fading,the AGC action may be changed according tothe reception condition at that time. Change the time constant to make received signals mostaudible
MID
Several aspects of AGC performance may beconfigured via the Menu. However, becauseAGC can have such a profound impact on over-all receiver performance, we generally do notrecommend any changes to the AGC Menu se-lections until you are thoroughly familiar with theperformance of the FTDX101.
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Scope Display Setting
In addition to the conventional two-dimensional waterfall spectrum display, Yaesu has added the 3-Dimen-sion Spectrum Stream (3DSS) color display.The constantly changing band conditions and signals aredepicted in real time and color. The frequency span is shown on the horizontal X axis, the vertical Y axis depicts the signals and their strengths, and the time is represented on the receding Z axis. The FTDX101 operator can intuitively grasp the band and signal conditions at any instant.
When VC Tune operates, the steep attenuation characteristics of VC Tune may cause some signals in thespectrum scope to be attenuated and disappear, or the screen may not look uniform, but this is not a malfunc-tion.
CENTER/CURSOR/FIX
Switches the Spectrum Scope operation each time the key is touched.
• When the display area is touched, the receive frequency is moved to that point.
• In CENTER mode, the frequency touched becomes the center.
• In CURSOR and FIX mode, the marker and the receive frequency move to the touched position.
• Press and hold the [FAST] key in the CENTER and CURSOR modes, the Hz digit of the receive frequency
will be “0”.
• Press and hold the [FAST] key in FIX mode, the receive frequency returns to the start frequency of the dis-play area.
• CENTER
The receive frequency is always shown at the cen-ter of the screen and spectrum display. The bandspectrum is shown within the range set by “SPAN”. The CENTER mode is convenient for monitoringthe situation around the operating frequency.
• CURSOR
Monitors the spectrum within the range set with“SPAN”. When the frequency (marker) exceedsthe upper limit or the lower limit of the range, thescreen is automatically scrolled and the status out-side the setting range can be observed.
MAIN or SUBMarker*Current display mode (CENTER)Sweep Speed
Scope Screen frequency span (display range).
*: At factory shipment, marker display is ON.
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MAIN or SUBThe lower limit frequency of the display area.Marker* (Receive Frequency)Marker* (Transmit Frequency)Current display mode (CURSOR)Sweep Speed
Scope Screen frequency span (display range).
The upper limit frequency of the display area.
*: At factory shipment, marker display is ON.
• FIX
To use Fixed Mode, enter the start frequency of the scope.
MAIN or SUBDisplay area start frequencyMarker* (Reception Frequency)Current display mode (FIX)Sweep Speed
Scope Screen frequency span (display range).
The upper limit frequency of the display area.
*: At factory shipment, marker display is ON.
3DSS
Switch between the 3DSS display and the waterfall display.The display will change each time it is touched:
To adjust the level of the SUB band, pressthe [SUB] key to make the operation band a SUB band.
3DSS type
Waterfall type
Each time the Waterfall Display is touched,the size of the display changes as follows.
FIX is displayed at the top of the scope screen.Press and hold [FIX] while FIX is displayed, the fre-quency input screen will be displayed, and the start frequency can be entered:
Example:
To enter 7.000.000 MHz
[0]→[7]→[ENT]or [7]→[.]→[ENT]
To enter 7.030.000 MHz
[7]→[.]→[0]→[3]→[ENT]
In FIX mode, If the [FAST] key is held, thereceiver returns to the start frequency.
SPAN
Setthe frequency span (display range) ofthe scopescreen. After touching, select the desired span.
The display level changes when SPAN ischanged, so reset the optimum display level with [LEVEL] each time.
àà
MONO (Dual/Mono Switching)
Touch to switch the display to “Mono” and showonly the MAIN band.Touch again to display both MAIN and SUB Bands.
Dual
Mono
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MULTI
Touch this area to set the level and sweep speed.
In addition to the scope display, the oscilloscopeand AF-FFT are also presented.Touch again to return to the original screen.
Touch this area to set the attenuator.
EXPAND
The display area of the scope screen may be ex-panded vertically.Touch to expand the display. Touch again to return to the original.
HOLD
Temporarily stops the operation of the Scope Dis-play and the Filter Function Display. Touch the dis-play to enter HOLD state, touch it again to restore Scope operation.
During HOLD, “HOLD” ashes.
DISP
Each time the key is pressed, the Scope ScreenDisplay changes as shown below.
Press the [SUB] key to adjust the SUB band
level.
ence
Only “MAIN” or “SUB” will be displayed
à
refer-
Normal Display
Larger View
Upper side: SUB, Lower side: MAIN
Left side: MAIN, Right side: SUB
Left side: MAIN, Right side: SUB
à
à
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S.MENU
S.MENU key
SCOPE MENU display
Receive FrequencyTransmit Frequency
Narrow band SDR setting area
On the SCOPE MENU screen, enter settings related to the Scope Display.
Press the [S.MENU] key to display the SCOPE MENU screen. Touch the desired item to set.
MULTI knobOperation display
MULTI knob
SPEED
Sets the Scope Display sweep speed. After touch-ing, select the desired speed.
The color density may be adjusted to the level ofthe signal. Touch PEAK and then select the desired color concentration.
LV1: ThinLV2: ↑LV3: NormalLV4: ↓LV5: Dark
MARKER
Displays markers that indicates the position of thecurrent receive and the transmit frequencies in the spectrum.Normally leave it ON.
COLOR
Touch COLOR and select the desired color fromthe Display Color selection panel. The screen panel will disappear automatically after about 3 seconds.The color to be displayed for the Direct Sam-pling SDR, and for the Narrow Band SDR can bechanged on the Color Selection Panel.
1. Press the [S.MENU] key to display the SCOPE
MENU.
2. Touch [COLOR].
3. Touch the desired color from the selections on
the screen.
To change the color of the Narrow Band SDR,touch and desired color block. Favorite color combinations can be registered inthe menu by pressing and holding M-1, M-2 or M-3.Even when the color is not changed, the NarrowBand SDR information is displayed.
LEVEL
Adjust the level to make it easier to distinguish betweenthe desired signal and noise. The display level changesdepending on antenna gain, condition, frequency band, SPAN and so on.Always adjust the LEVEL for the best image on thescreen.Touch LEVEL, and then turn the [MULTI] knob to select the desired level.
• On the 3DSS screen, weak signals may bemore easily observed by adjusting the LEVELso that the noise level can be seen only a lit-tle, so always adjust the LEVEL and use it at the optimum position.
• Be sure to make adjustments when changing bands or changing SPAN.
• If the level is changed, the signal strengthalso appears to change, but it does not affect the actual signal input level.
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Function Menu Display
FUNC key
Operation of the MULTI knob
MULTI knob
Press the [FUNC] key to call up the function screen for setting various functions. The setting menu (page 88) is also called from the function screen. Press again to return to the normal operation screen.Touch a MENU item, or rotate the [MULTI] control knob to make a selection.
Operation of the Display MULTI Knob
[MULTI] displays the operation of the [MULTI] knob.Normally, it is recommended to adjust the level of the spectrum scope as the [LEVEL] knob control of [S.MENU].The last function used is stored in the [MULTI] control, it can easily set by operating the [MULTI] control.
MULTI knob
The following settings and operations can be performed with the [MULTI] control.
SPEED*: Set Scope Sweep Speed.PEAK*: Adjust the Peak Signal Color Density.
MARKER*:ON/OFF Marker indicates the transmit
and receive frequency position within theScope Display image.
COLOR*: Changes the scope display color.LEVEL*: Adjust the reference level to make it eas-
ier to distinguish the scope display targetsignal from the noise.
GROUP: Memory group selectionR. FIL: Roong lter bandwidth selection
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Other On-Screen Indications
BUSY: Lights up while receiving a signal.
TX: Lights up during transmission.
+: Lights in plus shift (repeater operation).
-:Lights in negative shift (repeater opera-
tion).
ENC:Lights when the tone encoder is operat-
ing.TSQ: Lights during tone squelch operation.CLAR TRX: Lights when the TRX clarier is in opera-
tion.
CLAR TX: Lights up during TX clarier operation.CLAR RX: Lights up during RXclarier operation.
+ xxx Hz /-xxx Hz:
Displays the offset amount of the clarier.
HI-SWR: A warning display to indicate an antenna
system error.VFO: Lights in VFO mode.
M-xx: Displays the selected channel number in
memory mode.
MT:Lights up during memory tuning opera-
tion.
QMB:Lights up during operation with quick
memory.
PMS:Lights up during programmable memory
scan operation.
EMG:Emergency call set frequency call lights
up.
LSB / USB / CW-L/ CW-U / AM / AM-N / FM / FM-N /DATA-L/ DATA-U / DATA-FM /D-FM-N / RTTY-L/ RTTY-U / PSK:
Displays the selected radio emission
type.
About TFT Displays
FTDX101 series utilizes a TFT liquid-crystal display.
Although TFT liquid-crystal displays are made using very precise technology, they are prone to develop dead pixels (dark dot) or pixels that are always on (bright dot). Please understand that such phenomena do not constitute product defects or malfunctions. Rather, this phenomenaoccurs due to limitations in the manufacturing technology with respect to TFT liquid-crystal dis-plays.
• Depending on the viewing angle, unevenness in color or brightness may occur. Please note that any unevenness observed is inherent to the construction of TFTliquid crystal displays and there-fore does not constitute a product defect or malfunction.
• If your TFT liquid-crystal display becomes dirty, please use a dry soft cloth or tissue to wipe the display clean. Use of glass cleaner, household cleaners, organic solvents, alcohol, abrasives,and/or like substance may damage the TFT liquid-crystal display.
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Screen Saver
LIGHT
A Screensaver, to prevent burning of the TFTscreen will operate after a set time, if no trans-ceiver function is operated.
3. Turn the [MULTI] knob to adjust the contrast(default setting is 10).
4. Press the [FUNC] key to save the new setting and exit the Setting Menu.
5. Press the [FUNC] key to exit to normal operation.
Adjusting the brightness
(Dimmer)
Adjust the brightness of the TFT display and LED indicators.
1. Press the [FUNC] key.
2. Select [DISPLAYSETTING]→[DISPLAY].
3. Select the item whose brightness you want to adjust.
TFT DIMMERDisplay (default 15)
LED DIMMERLED indicators
4. Turn the [MULTI] knob and adjust the bright-ness.
5. Press the [FUNC] key to save the new setting and exit the Setting Menu.
6. Press the [FUNC] key to exit to normal operation.
(default
10)
Inputting the Call Sign
Registered call signs names, and characters can be displayed on the opening screen when thepower is turned ON.
1. Press the [FUNC] key.
2. Select [DISPLAYSETTING]→[DISPLAY]→[MY CALL].
3. Touch a character key. The touched character will be displayed at the top of the screen. En-ter each character of your call sign.Up to 12 characters (letters, numbers, andsymbols) can be entered.
Caps
BACK
SpaceInsert space
ENT
The input switches between lower andupper-case letters each time this symbol istouched.
One character to the left of the cursor iserased when this symbol is touched.
The display returns to the previous screen when this symbol is touched.
The cursor in the inputeld moves leftor
/
right when these symbols are touched.
The entered characters are conrmed and
the display returns to the previous screenwhen this symbol is touched.
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4. Touch [ENT].
5. Press the [FUNC] key to save the new setting and exit the Setting Menu.
6. Press the [FUNC] key to exit to normal operation.
Note
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Front Panel Controls & Switches
COMMON
GND
GND
FAST
MIC
ON/OFF Switch
Press and hold this switch for one second to turnthe transceiver ON or OFF.
USB Jack
Connect a USB A type keyboard or mouse. Theycan be used to select items on the screen or to en-ter characters.
KEY
Connect a telegraph key or electronic keyer paddle to use for CW mode operation.
When connecting a key or other device tothe KEY jack, use only a 3-contact (“ste-reo”) 3.5 mm phone plug; a 2-contact plugwill place a short between the ring and the(grounded) shaft of the plug, resulting in aconstant “key-down” condition.
DOT
DASH
Refer to the “Scope display setting”
(page 24).
PHONES Jack
Connect headphones to this standard ϕ6.3 stereo
jack.
Inserting a headphone plug into this jack will deacti-vate the internal and external speakers.
When wearing headphones, we recommend that you turn the AF Gain levels down totheir lowest settings before turning powerON, to minimize the impact on your hearing caused by audio “pops” during switch-on.
AUDIO (MAIN)
AUDIO (SUB)
MIC
This 8-pin jack accepts input from a microphone uti-lizing the traditional YAESU HF transceiver pinout.
SW1
MIC GND
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KEY
NC
Key-up voltage is approximately +3.3 VDC, and key-down current is approximately1 mA.
+5V
SW2
PTT
GND
TUNE
This is the ON/OFF switch for the FTDX101 Auto-matic Antenna Tuner.
Press the [TUNE]key brieyto activate the antennatuner. Press the [TUNE] key briey again to disable
the antenna tuner.
Press the [TUNE] key for about 1 second to start“automatic tuning”.
Since the transceiver transmits automati-cally during automatic tuning, make sure toconnect an antenna or dummy load beforetuning up.
When the antenna or dummy load does not match the impedance, “HI-SWR” will appear on the touch panel.
VOX
This key enables automatic voice-actuated trans-mitter switching. While VOX is activated, the LEDinside this key glows orange.
1. Press the [VOX] key.VOX feature is activated
2. Without pressingthe PTTswitch, speak into the microphone in a normal voice level. When youstart speaking, the transmitter should be activat-ed automatically.When you finish speaking, the transceivershould return to the receive mode (after a short delay).
To cancel VOX and return to PTT operation,press the [VOX] key once more.
MOX
Pressing this key engages the PTT (Push to Talk)circuit to activate the transmitter.
ZIN/SPOT
ZIN
Press the [SELECT] switch momentarily to adjustthe receiving frequency and zero-in automaticallywhile receiving a CW signal.
SPOT
While pressing and holding [SPOT], the tone isoutput from the speaker. This tone corresponds tothe pitch of your transmitted signal. If you adjust the receiver frequency until the pitch of the receivedCW signal matches that of the Spot tone, the trans-mitted signal will be precisely matched to that of the other station.
SD memory card slot
You can use the commercially available SD memo-ry card to save various settings, save the memory
contents, screen capture and update the rmware.
• The SD card is not provided with the prod-
uct.
• Not all SD cards sold commercially areguaranteed to work with this transceiver.
• Adjusts the VOX GAIN
The VOX Gain may be adjusted to prevent unin-tended transmitter activation in a noisy environ-ment. To adjust the VOX Gain:
1. Press the [FUNC] key.
2. Touch [VOX GAIN].
3. While speaking into the microphone, rotate the[MULTI] knob to the point where the transmitteris quickly activated by your voice, without back-ground noise causing the transmitter to activate.
• Adjusts the VOX Delay Time
The “Hang-Time” of the VOX system (the trans-mit-receive delay after the cessation of speech)may also be adjusted.
To set a different delay time:
1. Press the [FUNC] key.
2. Touch [VOX DELAY].
3. Rotate the [MULTI] knob while saying a brief syl-lable like “Ah” and listening to the hang time for the desired delay.
• Adjusts the VOX anti-trip sensitivity
The Anti-Trip setting sets the negative feedbackof receiver audio to the microphone, to prevent re-ceiver audio from activating the transmitter (via the microphone).
1. Press the [FUNC] key.
2. Touch [ANTI VOX].
3. Rotate the [MULTI] knob to prevent receiver au-dio from activating the transmitter (via the micro-phone).
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MAIN dial
The MAIN dial sets the operating frequency.Rotate the MAIN dial knob to tune within the band, and begin normal operation.
● Pressing the [FAST] key engages the “Fast” tun-ing selection.
● The amount of frequency change depends on the
operation mode (default setting: see table below).
Operating Mode1 Step1 Dial Rotation
LSB / USB / CW
DATA-L / DATA-U
RTTY / PSK
AM / FM
DATA-FM
Numbers in parentheses indicate steps when the [FAST]key is On.
*This setting may be changed to 5 Hz in Setting
Menu.
SSB/CW mode
“SSB/CW DIAL STEP” (page 103)
RTTY/DATAmode
“RTTY/PSK DIAL STEP” (page 103)
10 Hz
(100 Hz)
100 Hz(1 kHz)
*
5 kHz
(50 kHz)
50 kHz
(500 kHz)
Adjusting the Main tuning DIAL torque
The torque (drag) of the Main DIAL knob may be adjusted for operating preferences. Slidethe lever on the bottom side of the transceiv-er clockwise to reduce the drag, or count-er-clockwise to increase the drag.
FAST
Pressing this key will change the tuning of theMAIN Dial knob and [MULTI] knob (When STEPDIAL function is assigned) to a higher step rate.
In Spectrum Scope FIX mode, a long press makes the receiver frequency the start fre-quency with one touch.
When FINE TUNING is activated, theamount of frequency change of the Main dialdoes not become a higher step rate.
LOCK
This key toggles the ON/OFF lock for the MAIN Dialknob. When “Lock” is ON, the MAIN Dial knob can still be turned, but the frequency will not change,
.
and “MAIN LOCK” appears in the frequency dis-play.
FINE TUNING (Tuning of 1 Hz)
In the SSB, CW, RTTY, PSK, DATA-L or DATA-Umode, the frequency can be adjusted in 1 Hz steps.
●TheAM, FM, DATA-FM modes may be adjusted
in 10 Hz steps.
1. Press the [FINE TUNING] key.
2. Rotate the MAIN dial knob.
While FINE TUNING is operating, the MAIN dial frequency change will not be 10 timesfaster, even if the FAST function is activated.
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Lights Blue When selected for
Lights Blue When
QMB (Quick Memory Bank)
The current operation status can be stored in adedicated memory channel (QMB: Quick MemoryBank) with one touch.
• QMB Channel Storage
The current operation state can be memorized in a dedicated memory channel (QMB: Quick MemoryBank) with one touch.
The initial number is 5 QMB memories, butthis can be increased to 10 channels.
1. Tune to the desired frequency on the MAINband.
2. Press and hold the [QMB] key. The “beep” will
conrm that the MAIN band contents have been
written to the currently available QMB memory.
• Repeated pressing and holding of the[QMB] key will write the VFO contents tosuccessive QMB memories.
• Once all five (or ten) QMB memorieshave data on them, previous data will be
over-written on a rst-in, rst-out basis.
• QMB Channel Recall
1. Press the [QMB] key.The current QMB channel data will be shown on the frequency display area.The “VFO” or “Memory Channel number” will be replaced by “QMB”.
2. Repeatedly pressing the [QMB] key will stepthrough the QMB channels:
3. Press the [V/M] key to return to the VFO mode.
• Conrm the contents of QMB
You can display the contents memorized in QMBon the screen to check the data.
1. Press the [FUNC] key.
2. Touch “QMB LIST”, the QMB list will be dis-played.
On the list display screen, selectthe channelyou wantto delete,and then touch “DELETE”to clear the selected QMB.
• Changing the number of QMB channels
The QMB channels can be changed from “5 chan-nels” or “10 channels”.
1. Press the [FUNC] key.
2. Select [
→ [QMB CH].
3. Select “5ch” or “10ch”.
4. Press the [FUNC] key to save the new setting
and exit the Setting Menu.
5. Press the [FUNC] key to exit to normal operation.
OPERATION SETTING
] → [
GENERAL
]
BAND (Operating Band Selection)
Press the BAND key corresponding to the Amateur band that you wish to operate.The Indicator of the MAIN band lights “White”, and the SUB band lights “Blue”.
During transmit the indicator will light in “Red” to designate which band is transmitting.
Example: Setting the MAIN band to 7 MHz, and setting the SUB band to 21MHz.
operating in SUB band
Lights White When selected for MAIN band operation
Lights White When operating in MAIN band
SUB band operation
• Mark the operation band
Press and hold the desired band key, the orange Band Indicator will light.Press and hold the key again to turn the Indicator OFF.
Lights in orange
• The Band Indicator may be used to designate a connected antenna, a DXpedition, or con-test operation band. Use it instead of MEMO.
• More than one band may be marked at thesame time.
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MODE/SSB/CW
Switch the operating mode.Press and hold the [MODE] key, then touch the de-sired operating mode.Press itbriey to setthe previously selected oper-ating mode.
Pressing the [SSB]/[CW] key repeatedly will toggle to the alternate mode.In the LSB or USB mode, pressing the [SSB] keytoggles between “LSB” and “USB” mode.In the CW-L or CW-U mode, pressing the [CW] key toggles between “CW-L” and “CW-U” mode.
[SSB] key
USB → LSB → USB →
[CW] key
CW-U → CW-L→ CW-U →
When changing modes from SSB to CW, thedisplay frequency will shift on the dis- play,even though the actual tone that is hearddoes not change.This shift represents the BFO offset betweenthe “zero beat” frequency and the audibleCW pitch (tone). The pitch is programmedvia Menu item “CW FREQ DISPLAY” page
94).
BK-IN
This key turns the CW break-in capability ON orOFF. While CW break-in is activated, the LED in-side this key glows orange.
MONI
Use the Monitor feature to listen to the quality ofyour transmitted signal. While activated, the LEDinside this key glows orange.
1. Press the [MONI] key.Monitor feature is activated.When transmitting, the audio (side tone when in CW operation) is heard from the speaker.
2. Press and hold the [MONI] key and adjust theMonitor level with the [MULTI] knob.
Transmit audio monitor is not activate in the FM, DATA-FM and D-FM-N modes.
●If you are using the speaker for monitoring,
instead of headphones, excessive advancementof the Monitor level can cause feedback to occur. Additionally, this feedback can cause the VOXsystem to hang up in a loop, making it impossible to return to receive. Therefore, we recommendthe use of headphones, if at all possible, or theminimum usable setting of the Monitor level, if thespeaker must be used.
3. To switch the Monitor OFF again, press the[MONI] key once more.
●Because the Monitor feature samples the trans-
mitter IF signal, it can be very useful for checking the adjustment of the Speech Processor or Para-metric Equalizer on SSB, and for checking thegeneral signal quality on AM.
SYNC
Change the frequency of the MAIN band with theMAIN dial, the frequency of the SUB band alsochanges in the same step. If you press and hold for a while, the SUB band frequency will be the same as the MAIN band.When this key is pressed and held, the frequencyof the SUB band becomes the same frequency asthe MAIN band.
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SPLIT
Apowerful capability of the FTDX101 is its exibility
in Split Frequency operation using the MAIN bandand SUB band frequency registers. This makes the FTDX101 especially useful for high-level DX-pedi-tions. The Split operation capability is very ad-vanced and easy to use.
1. Set the MAIN band frequency to the desiredreceive frequency.
2. Press the [SUB] key.
3. Set the SUB band frequency to the desiredtransmit frequency.
4. Press the [MAIN] key, then press the [SPLIT]key.The LED indicators will appear as shown below:
SPLIT keyGreenRedGreen
During Split operation, the MAIN band register willbe used for reception, while the SUB band regis-ter will be used for transmission. If you press the[SPLIT] key once more, Split operation will be can-celled.
u
● During Split operation, pressing the [MAIN
key will reverse the contents of MAIN band andSUB band. Press the [MAIN
u
t
SUB] key once
t
SUB]
more to return to the original frequency settings.
● The receive and transmit frequencies can be set
to different bands or operation modes.
●When transmitting and receiving in the MAIN
band, if you press this, the transmission frequen-cy will be the frequency of the SUB band and the frequency of the SUB band and the SUB bandfrequency display will be red.
Press and hold to increase the SUB band transmis-sion frequency by 5 kHz.
● [SYNC] key
The [SYNC] key can move the frequencies of the MAIN band and SUB band simultaneously.Press and hold to adjust the SUB band frequency to the MAIN band frequency.
• Quick Split Operation
The Quick Split feature allows setting a one-touchoffsetof+5 kHz as compared to the MAIN band fre-quency, to be applied to the transceiver SUB band (transmit) frequency.
1. Start with regular transceiver operation on theMAIN band.
2. Press and hold the [SPLIT] key to engage theQuick Split feature, which applies a frequency 5 kHz above the MAIN band frequency to the SUB band frequency register.
3. Press and hold in the [SPLIT] key to incrementthe SUB band frequency another +5 kHz.
●The offsetofSUB band from MAIN band is pro-
grammed via the Menu and is set to +5 kHz atthe factory.
●However, other offsets may beselectedusing
menu item [QUICK SPLIT FREQ] (page 98).
• Direct input of offset frequency
The offset can be set to a frequency other than 5kHz with the on-screen keyboard.
1. Set the MAIN band frequency to the desiredreceive frequency.
2. Press the [FUNC] key.
3. Select[OPERATION SETTING]→ [GENERAL]
→ [QUICK SPLITINPUT].
4. Select “ON”.
5. Press the [FUNC] key to save the new settingand exit the Setting Menu.
6. Press the [FUNC]key to exitto normal operation.
7. Press and hold the [SPLIT] key.
8. Enter the offset frequency with the keyboard on the screen, then touch [kHz].
● The frequency range that can be inputis from -20
The clarier is used to adjust the receiver frequency
of this transceiver to match the other station trans-mit frequency and improve the audio; or to shift the transmit frequency of this station when the transmit frequency of the contact station is shifted.When the [CLAR] key is pressed, the MPVD multi-
function ring becomes the Clarier Dial and “CLAR” is displayed in gray below the lter function display
on the TFT display.Turning the MPVD ring changes the clarifier offsetfrequency.When the [CLAR RX] or the [CLAR TX] key ispressed, the display changes from gray to red and
the Clarier operates.To turn the clarier OFF, press the [CLAR RX] or the
[CLAR TX] key again.
•
RX Clarier
If the transmit frequency of the contact station isdeviated, this receiver frequency can be changedleaving this transmit frequency unchanged.
1. Press the [CLAR] key on the top left of theMPVD ring to light the indicator.
2. Press the [CLAR RX] key.
3. Rotate the MPVD ring to change only the receivefrequency.
• The “CLAR RX” will appear in the display, and the programmed offset will be appliedto the receive frequency.
• Offsets of up to ±9990 Hz may be set us-ing the Clarier.
• TX Clarier
The transmit frequency can be changed withoutmoving the receive frequency of the transceiver.Normally,the clarier is used to move only the re-ceive frequency and compensate for the deviationof the transmission frequency of the contact station, however alternatively, only the transmit frequencycan be moved without changing the transmitter.When responding to an operator that is called by a large number of stations such as in a contest, etc., the response rate may increase if the transmit fre-quency is moved slightly.
1. Press the [CLAR] key on the top left of theMPVD ring to light the indicator.
2. Press the [CLAR TX] key.
3. Rotate the MPVD ring to changeonly the trans-mit frequency.
• The “CLAR TX” will appear in the display, and the programmed offset will be appliedto the transmit frequency.
• Offsets of up to ±9990 Hz may be set us-ing the Clarier.
4. To cancel Clarifier operation, press the[CLAR TX] key.
To clear out the programmed clarifier offset alto-gether, and reset it to “zero”, press and hold the[CLAR RX], [CLAR TX] or [CLAR] key.
• To offset the frequency with theTX Clarier Adjust receive frequency
When the transmit frequency is offset with the TX
Clarier,itcan be resetto the same frequency as
the TX frequency offset from the receive frequency.After offsetting the transmit frequency, press the[CLAR RX] key.The “CLAR TX” display changes to “CLAR TRX”and the receive frequency becomes the same asthe transmit frequency.
4. To cancel Clarifier operation, press the [CLARRX] key.
● Since the offset amount is memorized, when the
clarier function is operated again, the same off-
set amount is set.
To clear out the programmed clarifier offset alto-gether, and reset it to “zero,” press and hold the[CLAR RX], [CLAR TX] or [CLAR] key.
• Adjust transmit frequency to theoffset frequency
After changing the receiver frequency with RX
Clarier, the transmitter frequency can be set to the
same frequency as the receiver.
1. After offsetting the receiver frequency, press the [CLAR TX] key.The transmit frequency becomes the same asthe receive frequency.
●“CLAR RX” of the display changes to “CLAR
TRX”.
2. Press the [CLAR TX] key again, only the recep-tion frequency returns to the offset state.
●“CLAR TRX” of the display changes to “CLAR
RX”.
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VC TUNE
The VC tuning circuit drives the variable capacitorin the receiver RF front end with a high precisionstepping motor, and effectively attenuates thestrong intruding signals that are particularly prob-lematic in the low band. If there are multiple dis-
1. Press the [VC TUNE] key (located at the upperright of the MAIN dial).
2. Rotate the MPVD ring to peak the response(background noise) or reduce interference.
●Pressandholdthe[VCTUNE]operationkeyto
re-centerthelterresponseonthecurrentoper-
ating frequency.
C.S (Custom Select)
By simply pressing the [C.S] key, the MPVD ringoperates in the function that has been assigned to the [C.S] key (see below) (default setting is MEMCH).
RF POWERAdjusts transmission output.
MONI LEVELAdjusts the Monitor level.
DNR LEVELDNR level adjustment.
NB LEVELNB level adjustment.
VOX GAINVOX gain adjustment.
VOX DELAYVOX delay adjustment.
ANTI VOXANTI VOX adjustment.
STEP DIAL
MEM CHSelects the Desired memory channel.
GROUPSelects the memory group.
R.FIL
LEVELAdjust the level of the 3DSS display.
•How to assign functions
1.Press and hold the [C.S] key.The function selection screen is displayed.
Frequency change at a predeter-mined frequency step.
PassbandwidthselectionofRoonglter.
WhenVCTuneoperates,thesteepattenu-
ation characteristics of VC Tuner may cause some signals in the Spectrum Scope to beattenuated and disappear, or the image may not appear uniform, however this is not amalfunction.
The VC-Tuning module in the FTDX101D is only for the MAIN band. If you also want to use it on the SUB band of the FTDX101D,please contact Yaesu.
SUB band. the ring tunes the frequency of theMAIN band.
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RX (MAIN band)
Press this key to activate receive on the MAIN bandfrequency.The LED inside the key will glow greenwhen the transceiver is receiving on the MAIN band frequency.When pressed, the MAIN band received audio ismuted and the indicator is turned OFF.
• When muted, the bandwidth color chang-es from red to gray.
• The receiver audio will disappear but theband information will be displayed.
RX (SUB band)
Press this key to activate receive on the SUB band frequency.The LED inside the key will glow greenwhen the transceiver is receiving on the SUB band frequency.When pressed, the SUB band received audio isMUTED and the indicator is turned OFF.
• When muted, the bandwidth color chang-es from red to gray.
• The receiver audio will disappear but theband information will be displayed.
TX (MAIN band)
When this key is pushed, the LED inside the keywill glow red; and, when the PTT switch is pressed, the transceiver will transmit on the MAIN band fre-quency.
To transmit at the SUB band frequency,press the SUB band side [TX] key.
MAIN
Pressing this key momentarily, exchanges theMAIN band and SUB band frequency data. Ifpressed and hold, both the MAIN and SUB bandswill be the operating band frequencies.
TX (SUB band)
When this key is pushed, the LED inside the keywill glow red; and, when the PTT switch is pressed, the transceiver will transmit on the SUB band fre-quency.
ut
SUB
To transmit at the MAIN band frequency,press the MAIN band side [TX] key.
Switching bands to operate
Dial knobs etc.
The MAIN band receiver (left side of the screen)and the SUB band receiver (right side of thescreen) are completely independent dual receivers, with separate circuit configurations, different fre-quencies and operations.
Press the [MAIN] or [SUB] key to switch the receiv-ers.
When the [MAIN] key appears in white, commondials and other knobs operate for the MAIN band.When the [SUB] key is shown in blue, commoncontrols such as the dial controls operate for theSUB band.
The large frequency display with the under-line is the current operating frequency.
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MAIN AF, RF/SQL
Inner Knob (MAIN AF)
The inner [MAIN AF] knob sets the audio level ofthe MAIN band receiver.
Outer Knob (RF/SQL)RF
The RF Gain control provides manual adjustment of the gain levels for the receiver RF and IF stag-es, to account for noise and signal strength con-ditions at the moment.[RF/SQL] knob is normally left in the fully clock-wise position.The RF Gain function can be adjusted individual-ly for MAIN band and SUB band.
• Before operation, set the operation ofthe [RF/SQL] control to “RF” (see be-low). The default setting is “RF”.
• It does not operate in FM and DATA-FM mode.
SQL
The squelch system allows the back-groundnoise to be muted when no signal is being re-ceived.Normally, the squelch is not used during SSB or CW operation.
• Switching the operation of the [RF/SQL] knob
1. Press the [FUNC] key.
2. Select [OPERATION SETTING]→[GENERAL]
→ [RF/SQLVR].
3. Select “RF” or “SQL”.
4. Press the [FUNC] key to save the new settingand exit the Setting Menu.
5. Press the [FUNC] key to exit to normal operation.
RF/SQL settings cannot be set separatelyfor the MAIN band and the SUB band.
Before operation, set the operation of the [RF/SQL] control to “SQL”. The defaultsetting is “RF”.
Rotate the [RF/SQL] knob to adjust the squelchuntil the noise disappears.
If the squelch knob is turned too far to the right, weak signals cannot be heard
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SUB AF, RF/SQL
Inner Knob (SUB AF)
The inner [SUB AF] knob sets the audio level of the SUB band receiver.
It is similar to the MAIN Band knob operation.
Outer Knob (RF/SQL)
Adjusts the RF gain and the SQL (squelch).It is similar to the MAIN Band knob operation.
MIC/SPEED, PROC/PITCH
Inner Knob (MIC/SPEED)
Adjusts the microphone gain (microphone sensitivi-ty) (0 to 100) in SSB and AM modes.
In CW mode, adjusts the keying speed of the built-in electronic keyer (4 WPM - 60 WPM).
When the knob is turned, the display willshow the relative microphone gain or thekeying speed for 1/2 second.
When pressed in SSB mode, turns the AMC orspeech processor ON/OFF (page 50, 51).
When pressed in CW mode, the built-in electronickeyer is turned ON/OFF (page 60).
Outer Knob (PROC/PITCH)
In SSB mode, adjusts the level ofAMC or theSpeech Processor (1 to 100).
In CW mode, adjusts the CW tone (300 Hz to 1050 Hz) when receiving the CW signal and the sidetone monitor.
When the outer [PROC/PITCH] knob isturned, the AMC level, Compression levelor the Spot tone frequency setting will beshown for 1/2 second in the display.
Refer to “Voice Communications (SSB andAM)” on page 50 for the setting.
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MAIN Band Operation
NB
The FTDX101 includes an effective IF Noise Blank-
er,which can signicantlyreduce noise caused by
automotive ignition systems.The NB function can be operated individually forMAIN band and SUB band.
1. Press the [NB] key.
2. Press and hold the [NB] key and adjust the NBlevel with the [MULTI] knob.
To disable Noise Blanker operation, press the [NB] key once more.
The NB function may be less effective onsome other types of interference.
• Adjusting the Noise Attenuation
1. Press the [FUNC] key.
2. Select [OPERATION SETTING]→[GENERAL]
→[NB REJECTION].
3. Rotate the [MULTI] knob to set the noise attenu-ation (10dB / 30dB / 40dB).
4. Press the [FUNC] key to save the new settingand exit the Setting Menu.
5. Press the [FUNC] key to exit to normal operation
• Reduces longer duration pulse noise
Reduceslong duration noise aswell aspulse noise.
1. Press the [FUNC] key.
2. Select [OPERATION SETTING]→[GENERAL]
→ [NB WIDTH].
3. Rotate the [MULTI] knob to select the value that will reduce the noise.
4. Press the [FUNC] key to save the new settingand exit the Setting Menu.
5. Press the [FUNC] key to exit to normal operation.
• Set the MULTI knob to NB level adjustment knob
1. Press the [FUNC] key.
2. Touch [NB LEVEL].The [MULTI] knob will operate as the NB leveladjustment knob.
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NOTCH knobNOTCH knob
BA
DNR (Digital Noise Reduction)
The Digital Noise Reduction (DNR) system is de-signed to reduce the level of ambient noise foundon the HF and 50 MHz bands. The (DNR) systemis especially effective during SSB operation. Anyof 15 different noise-reduction algorithms can beselected; each of these algorithms was created to
deal with a differentnoise prole.You will wantto
experiment with the DNR system to find the bestsetting corresponding to the noise currently beingexperienced.The DNR function can be operated individually forMAIN band and SUB band.
1. Press the [DNR] key.
2. Press and hold the [DNR] key, then rotate the[MULTI] knob to choose one of 15 algorithmsthat best reduces the noise level.
To disable the DNR system, press the [DNR] keyonce more.
DNF (Digital NOTCH Filter)
The Digital NOTCH Filter (DNF) is an effectivebeat-canceling filter that can null out a number ofinterfering beat notes inside the receiver passband. Because this is an Auto-Notch feature, there is no
adjustment knob associated with this lter.
The DNF function can be operated individually forMAIN band and SUB band.
Press the [DNF] key, activate the DNF function.To disable the DNF system, press the [DNF] keyonce more.
If a very strong interfering carrier is encoun-tered, we recommend using the IF NOTCH
lter rst, as it is the most effective notching
tool in the receiver section.
NOTCH (IF NOTCH Filter)
The IF NOTCH filter is a highly effective systemthat allows you to slice out an interfering beat note or other carrier signal from inside the receiver pass-band.The NOTCH function can be operated individuallyfor MAIN band and SUB band.
1. Press the [NOTCH] key.
2. Rotate the [NOTCH] knob to adjust the “null” po-
sition of the Notch lter.
●The display will show the center frequency of
the Notch for 1/2 second whenever the [NOTCH] knob is turned.
●Press and hold the [NOTCH] knob to return the
center frequency to its initial value and disable
the NOTCH lter function.
● On the lter function display area, you can check
the position of the attenuation.
To cancel the NOTCH lter, press the [NOTCH] key
momentarily.
The bandwidth of the NOTCH filter (eithernarrow or wide) may be adjusted usingMenu item “IF NOTCH WIDTH” page 99.The factory default setting is “WIDE”.
The performance of the IF Notch filter is shownin Figure “A", where the effect of rotation of the[NOTCH] knob is depicted. In Figure “B” you can
see the notching effect of the IF Notch lter as you
rotate the [NOTCH] knob to eliminate the incoming interference.
NotchDesired SignalQRM (Heterodyne)
IF BANDWIDTHIF BANDWIDTH
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CONT/APF knobCONT/APF knobCONT/APF knob
BAC
For the SUB band, the same functions as to operate.
CONT (Contour)
The Contour filter system provides a gentle per-
turbation of the IF lter passband. The Contour issetto either suppress,or boostspecic frequency
components, and thus enhances the sound andreadability of a received signal.
1. Rotate the [CONT/APF] knob to achieve themost natural-sounding audio reproduction of the incoming signal.
●Rotate the [CONT/APF]knob,the centerfrequen-
cy (50 Hz - 3200 Hz) of the Contour is displayed.
●Press and hold the [NOTCH] knob to return the
center frequency to its initial value and disablethe Contour function.
●In the Filter Function Display,the attenuation in
the passband can be observed.
2. To exit from Contour tuning, press the [CONT/APF] key momentarily.
• Adjust the GAIN of the CONTOUR Circuit
1. Press the [FUNC] key.
2. Select [OPERATION SETTING]→[RX DSP]
→[CONTOUR LEVEL].
3. Rotate the [MULTI] knob to set the CONTOURcircuit gain.
4. Press the [FUNC] key to save the new settingand exit the Setting Menu.
5. Press the [FUNC] key to exit to normal operation.
3. Rotate the [MULTI] knob to set bandwidth (“Q”)of the CONTOUR circuit.
4. Press the [FUNC] key to save the new settingand exit the Setting Menu.
5. Press the [FUNC] key to exit to normal operation.
Refer to Figure “B”, this illustrates an “indentation”
of the Contour lter in the center of the passband.
Counterclockwise rotation (to the left) of the[CONT/APF] knob causes the notch to move to-
ward a lower frequency within the passband (g. A),
while clockwise rotation (to the right) causes thenotch to move toward a higher frequency within
the passband (g. C). By removing interference or
unwanted frequency components of the incomingsignal, itis possible to make the desired signalrise out of the background noise/interference, and enhance intelligibility.
IF BANDWIDTHIF BANDWIDTHIF BANDWIDTH
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SHIFT knobSHIFT knobSHIFT knob
BA
C
APF (Audio Peak Filter)
During CW operation, when interference or noise is present, the center frequency is automatically set to the PITCH frequency, making it easier to hear thedesired signal.The APF function can be operated individually forMAIN band and SUB band.
1. Rotate the [CONT/APF] knob to the left or rightto reduce any interference.
● Rotate the [CONT/APF] knob to display the cen-
ter frequency (-250Hz - +250Hz) of the audio
peak lter.
● Press and hold the [NOTCH] knob to restore the
APF peak center frequency setting to “0 Hz”, and disable the APF function.
●Thedisplay willshowthepeak positionof the
APF, while tuning the SHIFT knob.
The APF bandwidth can be selected fromNARROW / MEDIUM / WIDE via the Menu item “APF WIDTH” (page 99).
2. To exit from APF operation, press the [APF] key again.
SHIFT, WIDTH
Inner Knob (SHIFT)
IF SHIFTpermits moving the DSPlter passband
higher or lower, without changing the pitch of theincoming signal, and thus reduces or eliminates in-terference. Because the tuned carrier frequency isnot varied, there is no need to re-tune the operating frequency to eliminate the interference.The total passband tuning range for the IF SHIFTsystem is ±1.2 kHz.The SHIFT function can be operated individually for MAIN band and SUB band.
Rotate the [SHIFT] knob to the left or right to re-duce interfering signals.
● Rotate the [SHIFT] knob to display the shift offset of the IF lter (-1200Hz to +1200Hz).
● Press and hold the [SHIFT] knob to quickly move the lter passband to center.
●On the filter function display area, you can ob-
serve the direction of the shift.
●While the SHIFTfunction is active, the indicator
on the left side of the [SHIFT] knob will light.
Refer to Figure “A” and notice the depiction of the IF DSP filter as a thick line in the center of thepassband.In Figure “B”, an interfering signal has appearedinside the original passband. In Figure “C", youcan see the effect of rotating the [SHIFT] knob.The interference level is reducedby moving the l-ter passband so that the interference is outside of the passband.
Desired SignalDesired SignalDesired Signal
QRMQRM
IF BANDWIDTHIF BANDWIDTHIF BANDWIDTH
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WIDTH knobWIDTH knobWIDTH knob
BAC
IF BANDWIDTHIF BANDWIDTHIF BANDWIDTH
BA
C
Outer Knob (WIDTH)
The IF WIDTH tuning system allows you to vary the width of the DSPIF passband, to reduce or elimi-nate interference.Moreover, the bandwidth may actually be expanded from its default setting, should you wish to enhance incoming signal fidelity when interference on theband is low.
Rotate the [WIDTH] knob counter-clockwise to nar-row the bandwidth and reduce interference.
● To increase the bandwidth, rotate the knob clock-wise.
● Rotate the [WIDTH] knob, the IF lter bandwidth
is displayed on the display.
●Press and hold the [SHIFT] knob to return the
bandwidth of the IF filter to its initial value (seebelow).
● On the lter function display area, you can check
the status of the bandwidth.
● While the WIDTH function is active, the indicator
on the right side of the [WIDTH] knob will light.
WIDTH and SHIFT can be adjusted alter-nately, while listening for the best reception point.CONTOUR and NOTCH may be used to-gether to effectively eliminate inter- ference and increase intelligibility
Referring to Figure “B", you can see the defaultbandwidth of the SSB mode.
By rotating the [SHIFT] knob to the left, thebandwidth will narrow (see Figure “A”), whilerotation of the [SHIFT] knob to the right, willincrease the bandwidth as depicted in Figure “C”.
The default bandwidths, and total bandwidthadjustment range, will vary according to theoperating mode (see table below).
IF BANDWIDTHIF BANDWIDTHIF BANDWIDTH
Operating ModeIF BANDWIDTH
SSB (LSB/USB)
CW (CW-L/CW-U),
RTTY, PSK
DATA (LSB/USB)
AM, FM-N, D-FM-N9000 Hz
AM-N6000 Hz
FM, DATA-FM16000 Hz
300 Hz - 4000 Hz
(default: 3000 Hz)
50 Hz - 3000 Hz
(default: 500 Hz)
Using IF SHIFT and WIDTH Together
The IF SHIFTand Variable IF WIDTH features together form a very effective interference-ghting l-tering system.
For example, in Figure “A", you can see how in-terference has appeared both on the high and low sides of the desired signal.
Rotate the [WIDTH]knob,the interference from one sidecan be eliminated (Figure “B”). Next, rotate the [SHIFT] knob to re-position the passband (Figure “C”), the inter-ference on the opposite side can be removed, withoutre-introducing the interference previously eliminated inFigure “B”.
For best interference reduction, the WIDTH and SHIFTfeatures are the primary tools you should use, after nar-rowing the bandwidth (WIDTH) and/or adjusting the center of the passband (SHIFT). The Contour control may
then yield additional signal-enhancement benets on the net residual bandwidth. Even more, the IF NOTCH Filter (described later) may also be used, in conjunction with these lter systems, to signicant advantage.
Desired SignalDesired SignalDesired Signal
QRMQRMQRM
QRMQRM
QRM
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NOTCH, CONT/APF
Inner Knob (NOTCH)
Rotate the inner [NOTCH] knob to adjust the cen-ter frequency of the IF NOTCH filter. Press the[NOTCH] key to turn the IF NOTCH filter ON orOFF.The nullpositionof the IF NOTCH lter can be ob-served on the display.Additionally, the display will show the center fre-quency of the IF NOTCH lter for 0.5 second when-ever the [NOTCH] knob is turned.
Press and hold to reset NOTCH, CONTOUR, APF.
Outer Knob (CONT/APF)
The DSPCONTOUR operation can alter the prole
of the passband to partially attenuate an in-bandfrequency component.The CONTOUR operation can be switched ON/OFF with the [CONT] Key.
The inuence of CONTOUR is depicted graphically
on the display.
If there is interference or noise during CW opera-tion, the APF center frequency is automatically set to the CW PITCH frequency as a “peak filter”, tomake it easier to hear the desired signal.APF operation is switched ON / OFF with the [APF] key.The location of the APF peak frequency is graphi-cally illustrated on the display.
When the knob is turned, the center fre-quency of NOTCH, the center frequencyof CONTOUR, or the Peak Frequency shift width of the of the APF will be illustrated on the display for 0.5 seconds.
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Voice Communications (SSB and AM)
When transmitting in SSB or AM mode
The FTDX101 series transmit audio circuit can be set to the optimum operating level by individually ad-
justing the input and output gains of the microphone amplier.
The AMC (Automatic Microphone Gain Control) regulates the microphone audio so that distortion does not oc-cur, even if excessive audio is input.
1. Adjust Microphone gain
Touch the Meter Display on the right and thentouch “ALC” to select the ACL Meter.Key TX and adjust the [MIC/SPEED] knob to set
the input level of the Microphone Amplier to the
position where the ALC Meter needle does notexceed the ALC zone on the audio peaks.
2. Adjust the AMC gain
If the indicator on the left side of the [MIC/SPEED] control is ON, press the [MIC/SPEED]knob so that the indicator is OFF.Touch the left side of the Meter Display, and then touch “COMP” to select the COMP meter.Activate the transmit and speak into the micro-phone while adjusting the AMC level with the[PROC/PITCH] knob.
●Adjust the AMC to a point where the COMP
Meter deflection does not exceed “10 dB” onthe audio peaks.
Setup is completed.
AMC/Compression level adjustment setting
TheAMC function that automatically adjusts theaudio level so that distortion does not occur even with excessive audio input, works in all modes.The [PROC/PITCH] knob acts as a level controlknob for the AMC function.
1. Press the [FUNC] key.
2. Select [OPERATION SETTING] → [TX AU-
DIO] → [PROC LEVEL].
3. Select the operation for which the [PROC/PITCH] control will adjust the level.
COMP: Press the [MIC/SPEED] knob to turn
the speech processor function ONand then adjust the compressionlevel with the [PROC/PITCH] knob.When the speech processor function is turned OFF, the level of the AMCfunction may be adjusted with the[PROC/PITCH] knob.
AMC:The [PROC/PITCH] knob acts as
the level control knob for the AMCfunction, regardless of whether thespeech processor function is ON orOFF.
4. Press the [FUNC] key to save the new set-ting and exit the Setting Menu.
5. Press the [FUNC] key to exit to normaloperation.
Touch the [MONI] key listen to the quality ofyour transmitted signal (page 36).
The AMC function only works in SSB, AM,DATA-L and DATA-U modes.It does not work in other modes.
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Speech Processor
RF Power output control
The FTDX101 Speech Processor is designed toincrease “talk power” by increasing the averagepower output of the transmitted SSB signal.
The speech processor function only works inSSB mode.It does not work in other modes.
1. Press the [FUNC] key.
2. Select [
OPERATION SETTING
]→
[TX AUDIO] → [PROC LEVEL].
3. Select [COMP].
4. Press the [FUNC] key to save the new set-ting and exit the Setting Menu.
5. Press the [FUNC] key to exit to normaloperation.
6. Adjust the MIC gain, as described in Para-metric Microphone Equalizer on ParametricMicrophone Equalizer (page 52).
7. Touch the leftmeterarea on the displayto se-lect the “COMP” meter.The transmit meter becomes the “COMP”meter.
8. Press the [MIC/SPEED] knob.While the Speech Processor function is ac-tive, the indicator on the left side of the [MIC/SPEED] knob will light.
9. Press the PTTswitch on the microphone, and speak into the microphone in a normal voicelevel.
10. Adjust the [PROC/PITCH] knob to set thecompression level within 10 dB.
● The Transmit Monitor is a helpful aid to ver-
ify proper adjustment of the Compressionlevel.
To switch the Speech Processor OFF, press the[MIC/SPEED] knob once more.
The speech processor can distort the transmitwaveform when used to increase the averageTX power, so it is not used in normal communi-cation.
Turn the [MULTI] knob to adjust the RF poweroutput.
1. Press the [FUNC] key.
2. Touch [RF POWER].
3. Rotate the [MULTI] knob to adjust the RFpower.
When transmitting in theAM mode, set a max-imum (carrier) power output of 50 Watts (forFTDX101MP) or 25 Watts (for FTDX101D).
● Setting of maximum transmission output
The maximum transmit power can be set for each of the HF Bands, the 50 MHz band and the AMmode.Set according to the operation situation, whenyou do not need large transmission output.
1. Press the [FUNC] key.
2. Select [OPERATION SETTING] → [TX GEN-ERAL].
3. Rotate the [MULTI] Knob to select the itemyou want to set.
HF MAX POWER (HF band)(The setting range is 5 to 200 W*
1
)
50M MAX POWER (50 MHz band)
1
(The setting range is 5 to 200 W*
)70M MAX POWER (70 MHz band)(The setting range is 5 to 50 W)AM MAX POWER (AM mode)(The setting range is 5 to 50 W*
1
*
FTDX101D is 100 W
2
)
*2FTDX101D is 25 W
4. Press the [FUNC] key to save the settingsand return to the function screen.
5. Press the [FUNC] key to return to the normal operation screen.
Normally set to maximum output.
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Parametric Microphone Equalizer
The FTDX101 includes a unique Three-Band Parametric Microphone Equalizer that provides precise, in- dependent control over the low, mid and treble ranges in the voice waveform. One group of settings may be utilized when the AMC or speech processor is Off, and an alternate group of settings when the AMC or Speech Processor is On (SSB mode only). The speech processor feature is described in the next chapter.
Parametric microphone equalizer function is activated only in SSB, AM and FM modes.
• Setup the Parametric Microphone Equalizer
1. Set the RF output power to minimum value.
We recommend connecting a dummy loadto one of the Antenna jacks, and monitoring the signal on a separate receiver, to preventinterference to other users.
2. Press the [FUNC] key.
3. Touch [MIC EQ].
Parametric Microphone Equalizer function isactivated.
●To adjust the Parametric Microphone Equal-izer with the AMC or speech processorengaged, press the [MIC/SPEED] knob toactivated AMC or speech processor.
4. Press the [MONI] key, if you choose to listen on the FTDX101 internal monitor.
5. Press the [FUNC] key.
6. Select [DIO].
7. Rotate the [MULTI] knob to find Menu items[PRMTRC EQ1 FREQ] through [PRMTRCEQ3 BWTH]; these parameters apply to theadjustment of the Parametric MicrophoneEqualizerwhen the AMC orspeech processor is disabled.Menu items [P PRMTRC EQ1 FREQ]through [PPRMTRC EQ3 BWTH] apply tothe adjustment of the Parametric Microphone Equalizerwhen the AMC orspeech processor is engaged.
8. Press the [MULTI] knob, then rotate the[MULTI] knob to adjust a particular Menuitem.
9. Press and hold the PTT switch, and speakinto the microphone while listening to the ef-fect of the adjustments being made. Because the overall sound will change with each ad-justment, make several passes through each adjustment area, to be sure that the optimum settings are achieved.
● The best way to hear the effects of the ad-
10. When all adjustments are satisfactory, pressthe [FUNC] key to save the new settings and exit the Setting Menu.
11. Press the [FUNC] key to exit to normaloperation.
OPERATION SETTING
justments is to wear headphones (connect-ed to the monitor receiver) while listening to the transmitted signal.
]→[TX AU-
• Activate the Parametric Microphone Equalizer
1. Adjust the MIC gain, as described on page
50.
2. Press the [FUNC] key.
3. Touch [MIC EQ].
Parametric Microphone Equalizer function isactivated.
●If the Parametric Microphone Equalizer is
used with the AMC or speechprocessor en-gaged, press the [MIC/SPEED] knob.
4. Press the PTTswitch on the microphone, and
speak into the microphone in a normal voicelevel.
To cancel the Parametric Microphone Equalizerfunction, repeat steps 2 and 3 above, and choose “OFF” in step 3.
Center Frequency: The center frequency of each of the three bands may be adjusted.Gain: The amount of enhancement (or suppression) within each band may be adjusted.Q: The bandwidth over which the equalization is applied may be adjusted.
0P PRMTRC EQ2 LEVEL(Mid) “-10” (dB) - “+10” (dB)
1
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Voice Memory
The Voice Memory capability of the FTDX101 may be used to store and replay often repeated messages.
The Voice Memory includes ve memories, each capable of storing up to a maximum of 20 seconds of
voice audio.The Voice Memory may be operated from the Display Panel, or from the optional FH-2 Remote Control Keypad, which plugs into the rear panel REM jack.
• Recording Your Own Voice in Memory
1. Select the SSB or AM mode.When using FH-2, go to step 4.
2. Press the [FUNC] key.
3. Touch [REC/PLAY].
4. Touch [MEM] on the display or press the[MEM] key on the FH-2.A blinking “REC” will appear in the display.
If a [1] through [5] key (see next step) is not pressed within five seconds, the memorystorage process will be cancelled.
5. Touch [1] through [5] on the display or pressany of the FH-2 keys numbered [1] through [5]to select that memory storage register.
6. Press the microphone PTT switch momen-tarily. The “REC” icon will glow steadily andrecording will begin.
●Remember that the time limitfor recording
any message is 20 seconds.
7. Touch [MEM] on the display or press the FH-2[MEM] key to complete the message storage process.
• Checking the Recording
1. Be sure that [BK-IN] function is “OFF” sotransmit will not be activated (the LED imbed-ded in the [BK-IN] key must be Off).When using FH-2, go to step 4.
2. Press the [FUNC] key.
3. Touch [REC/PLAY].
4. Touch [1] through [5] on the display or pressthe FH-2 [1] through [5] key (whichever regis-ter was just recorded in). The “MSG” icon will appear in the display and the audio recorded in the Voice Memory will be heard.
● To adjust the playback volume level, touch,
[RX LEVEL] and turn the [MULTI] knob.
• Transmitting the Recorded Message
1. Select the SSB, AM or FM mode.Be sure the [BK-IN] functions is “ON” sotransmit will be activated (the LED imbedded in the [BK-IN] key must be On).When using FH-2, go to step 4.
2. Press the [FUNC] key.
3. Touch [REC/PLAY].
4. Touch [1] through [5] on the display or pressthe FH-2 [1] through [5] key (whichevermemory was recorded in).A “MSG” icon willappear in the display and the message will be transmitted.
●To adjust the output level during transmit,
touch [TX LEVEL] and turn the [MULTI]knob.
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Adjustable Receiver Audio Filter
MULTI knobFUNC key
The FTDX101 incorporates an adjustable receiver audio lter, that affords precision control of the low;
lower and upper audio ranges independently.
1. Press the [FUNC] key.
2. Select [RADIO SETTING].
3. Select the Mode and Menu Item you want to set (see table below).
4. Adjust the receiver audio response as de-sired.
5. Press the [FUNC] key to save the new setting and exit the Setting Menu.
6. Press the [FUNC] key to exit to normal operation.
ModeMenu ItemAvailable ValuesDefault
LCUT FREQOFF/100Hz - 1000Hz (50Hz step)100Hz
MODE SSB
MODE AM
MODE FM
MODE DATA
MODE RTTY
LCUT SLOPE6dB/oct / 18dB/oct6dB/oct
HCUT FREQ700Hz - 4000Hz (50Hz step)/OFF3000Hz
HCUT SLOPE6dB/oct / 18dB/oct6dB/oct
LCUT FREQOFF/100Hz - 1000Hz (50Hz step)OFF
LCUT SLOPE6dB/oct / 18dB/oct6dB/oct
HCUT FREQ700Hz - 4000Hz (50Hz step)/OFFOFF
HCUT SLOPE6dB/oct / 18dB/oct6dB/oct
LCUT FREQOFF/100Hz - 1000Hz (50Hz step)300Hz
LCUT SLOPE6dB/oct / 18dB/oct18dB/oct
HCUT FREQ700Hz - 4000Hz (50Hz step)/OFF3000Hz
HCUT SLOPE6dB/oct / 18dB/oct18dB/oct
LCUT FREQOFF/100Hz - 1000Hz (50Hz step)300Hz
LCUT SLOPE6dB/oct / 18dB/oct18dB/oct
HCUT FREQ700Hz - 4000Hz (50Hz step)/OFF3000Hz
HCUT SLOPE6dB/oct / 18dB/oct18dB/oct
LCUT FREQOFF/100Hz - 1000Hz (50Hz step)300Hz
LCUT SLOPE6dB/oct / 18dB/oct18dB/oct
HCUT FREQ700Hz - 4000Hz (50Hz step)/OFF3000Hz
HCUT SLOPE6dB/oct / 18dB/oct18dB/oct
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Using the Automatic Antenna Tuner
The Automatic Antenna Tuner (ATU) is built into each FTDX101 series. The ATU is designed to ensure
Figure 1 depicts a situation where normal tuning via the ATU has been successfully completed, and the
SWR after ATU TuningFrequency
tuning data has been stored in the ATU memory. The antenna system SWR as seen by the transmitter is shown.
In Figure 2, the operator has changed frequency, and the “HI-SWR” icon has appeared. The operatorpresses and holds in the TUNE button for one second to begin impedance matching using the ATU.
If a high SWR condition exists (above 3:1), corrective action must be taken in the antenna system to bring the impedance closer to 50 Ohms. The ATU will refuse to memorize settings on frequencies where theSWR exceeds 3:1. A High SWR may indicate a mechanical failure in the feed system, and can lead to the generation of spurious signals causing TVI, etc.
Feed Point SWR
Figure 1
Figure 2
About ATU Memories
SWR (After tuning) Less than 2:1
The tuner settings are stored in the ATU memory.
SWR (After tuning) Greater than 2:1
Tuning data will not be retained in memory. If operation is returned to the same frequency, the tun-ing process must be repeated.
SWR (After tuning) Greater than 3:1
The “HI-SWR” icon will light up, and the tuner settings, if achieved, will not be memorized. Investi-gate the high SWR condition and resolve the problem before attempting further operation using this antenna.
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CW Mode Operation
The impressive CW operating capabilities of theFTDX101 permit operating with an ElectronicKeyer Paddle, a “Straight Key”, or a computerbased keying device.
1. Before starting, connect the key cable(s) tothe front and/or rear panel KEY jack(s).
2. Press the [CW] key to engage CW mode.
3. Rotate the Main Tuning Dial knob to selectthe desired operating frequency.
4. Press the [BK-IN] key to engage automaticactivation of the transmitter when you closethe CW key.The LED inside the [BK-IN] key glows orange.
5. Press the [MONI] key.The LED inside the [MONI]keyglowsorange; and the CW monitor is activated.
6. When using the keyerpaddle,pressthe [MIC/SPEED] knob.The indicator on the rightside ofthe the [MIC/SPEED] knob glows orange; and the built-inElectronic Keyer is activated.
7. When the key or the keyer paddle is pressed, the transmitter will automatically be engaged.
●Rotate the [MIC/SPEED]knob to set the
desired sending speed.
●As shipped from the factory, the FTDX101
CW TX/RX is congured for “Semibreak-in”
operation. However, using Menu item“CW BK-IN TYPE” (page 93), this set-up may be changed to full break-in (QSK)operation, wherein the switching is quickenough to hear incoming signals in thespaces between the dots and dashes of the transmission. This may prove very usefulduring contest and traffic handling opera-tions.
● If the [BK-IN] key is set to Off, CW sending
may be practiced with the sidetone only,without having the signal transmitted overthe air.
● To enable the CW keying operation in LSB/
USB mode and send CW signals withoutswitching the transceiver to CW mode,change Menu item “CW AUTO MODE”(page 93).Note:“CW AUTO MODE” operation Select
CW mode, Press the BK-IN button,and then select the SSB mode (LSBor USB).
●The same operating frequency may
be maintained and displayed whenswitching the transceiver between SSBand CW mode, by setting Menu item“CW FREQ DISPLAY” (page 94).
● By connecting the FTDX101 to a computer,
CW can be operated using free or commer-cially available software and setting Menuitem “PC KEYING” (page 94).
• Adjusting the Sidetone Audio level
The CW sidetone audio level may be adjusted by pressing and holding the [MONI] key, and thenrotating the [MULTI] knob.
• CW Delay Time Setting
During semi-break-in (not QSK) operation, thehang time of TX, after the transmitting ends may be adjusted to a comfortable value corresponding with the sending speed.
1. Press the [FUNC] key.
2. Select[CWSETTING]→[MODE CW]→[CWBK-IN DELAY].
3. Start sending and rotate the [MULTI] knob to adjust the hang time for comfortable opera-tion.
4. Press the [FUNC] key to save the new setting and exit the Setting Menu.
5. Press the [FUNC] key to exit to normaloperation.
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CW Decode
Zero-In
CW Spotting (Zero-Beating)
Alphanumeric Morse code can be decoded anddisplayed as text on the TFT Panel.
1. Press the [CW] key to set the operating mode to CW.
2. Turn the [MIC/SPEED] knob to closely match the speed of the received CW signal.If the speed is significantly different, it maynot be deciphered correctly.
3. Press the [FUNC] key.
4. Touch [DECODE].The CW DECODE screen is displayed, andthe decoded message text will appear on the screen.
CQ CQ CQ DE JA1YOE JA1YOE JA1YOE K
● If extraneouscharacters are displayed, due
to noise and clutter when a CW signal isnot being received, touch [DEC LVL] andthen rotate the [MULTI] knob to adjust thethreshold level.
5. To cancel the CW decode function, touch[DEC OFF].
“Spotting” (zeroing in on another CW station) isa handy technique to ensure the transceiver and the other station are operating precisely on thesame frequency.The Tuning Offset Indicator in the display mayalso be moved to adjust the receiver frequency to center on the incoming station with the CW pitch corresponding to that of the transmit signal.
The turn OFF the Tuning Offset Indicator using Menu item “CW INDICATOR” page 94.
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Setting of the Electronic Keyer
ACSO
AO
• Adjusting the Keyer Speed
Keyer speed can be adjusted by rotating the [MIC/SPEED] knob.
Rotate the [MIC/SPEED] knob to set the desired sending speed (4 wpm - 60 wpm).
• Setting the Keyer Weight (Dot/Dash) Ratio
This Menu item may be used to adjust the dot/dash ratio for the built-in Electronic Keyer. Thedefault weighting is 3:1 (a dash is three times lon-ger than a dot).
1. Press the [FUNC] key.
2. Select [CW SETTING]→[KEYER]→[CW
WEIGHT].
3. Rotate the [MULTI] knob to set the weight to
the desired value. The available adjustmentrange is a Dot/Dash ratio of 2.5 - 4.5 (default value: 3.0).
4. Press the [FUNC] key to save the new setting
and exit the Setting Menu.
5. Press the [FUNC] key to exit to normal operation.
• Reversing the Keyer Polarity
The Keyer polarity can be reversed easily in theMenu mode without changing the keyer connec-tions (the default setting is “NOR”). Example: forleft-handed operators in a contest.
In the Keyer modes described on the chartat the right, BUG and OFF modes are notchanged.
1. Press the [FUNC] key.
2. Select [CW SETTING]→[KEYER].
3. Select [F KEYER DOT/DASH] or
[R KEYER DOT/DASH].
4. Select “REV”.
5. Press the [FUNC] key to save the new setting
and exit the Setting Menu.
6. Press the [FUNC]key to exit to normal operation
.
• Selecting the Keyer Operating Mode
The configuration of the Electronic Keyer maybe customized independently for the front andrear KEY jacks of the FT DX101.This permitsutilization of Automatic Character Spacing (ACS), if desired. This permits the use of an electronickeyer via the front jack and a straight key or com-puter-driven keying line via the rear panel jack.
1. Press the [FUNC] key.
2. Select [CW SETTING]→[KEYER].
3. Select [F KEYER TYPE] (for the front KEYjack) or [R KEYER TYPE] (for the rear-panel KEY jack).
4. To set the keyer to the desired operatingmode, see the table below.
5. Press the [FUNC] key to save the new setting and exit the Setting Menu.
6. Press the [FUNC] key to exit to normal operation.
OFFThe built-in Electronic Keyer is turned
BUGDots will be generated automatically
ELEKEY-AAcode element (“Dot” or “Dash” side) is
ELEKEY-BReleasing both sides of the paddle
ELEKEY-YPressing both sides of the paddle
ACSSame as “ELEKEY” except that the
off ("straight key” mode).
by the keyer, but dashes must be sentmanually.
transmitted upon releasing both sidesof the paddle.
transmits the currently generated “Dash”side followed by “Dot” side (or reverseorder).
transmits the currently generated “Dash”side followed by “Dot” side (or reverseorder).While transmitting the “Dash” side, thefirst transmitted “Dot” side will not bestored.
spacing between characters is preciselyset by the keyer to be the same length as a dash (three dots in length).
FF
Morse
CSN
“E” & “T”
Morse“E” & “T”
Inter-characterSpacing too short
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Contest Memory Keyer
The CW message capability of the FTDX101 may be controlled either from the Transceiver Front Panel, or with the optional FH-2 Remote Control Keypad, which plugs into the rear panel REM jack.
• Message Memory
Five CW memory channels capable of retaining 50 characters each are available (using the PARIS stan-dard for characters and word length).
3. Select the CW Memory Register (“CW MEM-ORY 1” to “CW MEMORY 5”) into which themessage is to be stored; for now, the mes-sage entry technique is being set to “KeyerEntry” for the selected CW Memory register.
4. Set the selected CW Memory Register to“MESSAGE”. To use the Keyer Paddle formessage entry on all the memories, set all
ve Menu items to “MESSAGE”.
5. Press the [FUNC] key to save the new settingand exit the Setting Menu.
6. Press the [FUNC] key to exit to normal operation.
• Message Memory Programming(Using your Paddle)
1. Set the operating mode to CW.
2. Be sure that Break-in is still turned “OFF” by
the [BK-IN] key.
3. Press the [MIC/SPEED] knob.
The indicator on the right side of the [MIC/SPEED] knob glows orange; and the built-inElectronic Keyer is activated.When using the optional FH-2 Controller, goto step 6.
4. Press the [FUNC] key.
5. Touch [REC/PLAY].
6. Touch [MEM] on the display or press the
[MEM] key on the FH-2.A blinking “REC” will appear in the display.
If a Key [1] through [5] is not pressed within five seconds (see next step), the memorystorage process will be cancelled.
7. Touch [1] through [5] on the display or press
any of the FH-2 keys numbered [1] through [5]to select that memory storage register.
● The “REC” will glow steadily.
●If keying is not begun within ten seconds,
the memory storage process will be can-celled.
8. Send the desired message using the keyer
paddle.
9. Touch [MEM] on the display or press the
[MEM] key on the FH-2 once more to endmessage recording.
Care must be exercised in sending to en-sure the spaces between letters and words are accurately applied.If the timing is off, the spacing may not becorrect in the stored message. For ease in setting up the keyer memories, we recom-mend setting Menu item “F KEYER TYPE”(page 94) and/or “R KEYERTYPE”(page 95) to “ACS” (Automatic Charac-ter Spacing) while programming the keyermemories.
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• Checking the CW Memory Contents
1. Be sure that Break-in is still turned “OFF” bythe [BK-IN] key.
2. Press the [MONI] key to enable the CW mon-itor.When using FH-2, go to step 5.
3. Press the [FUNC] key.
4. Touch [REC/PLAY].
5. Touch [1] - [5] on the display or press theFH-2 [1] - [5] key, whichever memory was just recorded. The message will be played andheard in the sidetone monitor, but no RF en-ergy will be transmitted.
●The “MSG” and “PLAY” icon will appear in
the display.
● To adjust the volume level during playback,
press and hold the [MONI] key then rotatethe [MULTI] knob.
• On-The-Air CW Message Playback
1. Press the [BK-IN] key to enable transmission.When using FH-2, go to step 4.
2. Press the [FUNC] key.
3. Touch [REC/PLAY].
4. Touch [1] - [5] on the display or press theFH-2 [1] - [5] key, to transmit the recordedCW Memory Register message. The pro-grammed message will be transmitted on the air.
●During a transmission, the same key may
be pressed again to immediately end thetransmission.
Transmitting in the Beacon Mode
In “Beacon” mode, any programmed mes-sage, (either via Paddle, or via “Text” input method) may be repeatedly transmitted.The time delay between message repeatsmay be set from 1 to 60 seconds, in onesecond steps, via Menu item “REPEAT IN-TERVAL”.
To transmit the message:
1.Touch and hold [1] - [5] on the displayor press and hold the FH-2 [1] - [5] key. Repetitive transmission of the Beaconmessage will begin.
2. Press the same key again to cancel the Beacon Mode.
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• TEXT Memory
The ve channels of CW message memory (up to 50 characters each) may also be programmed using a
text-entry technique.
This technique is somewhat slower than sending message directly from the keyer paddle, but accuracy of character spacing is ensured. Be sure to enter the character “}” at the end of the text message.
Example 1: CQ CQ CQ DE W6DXC K} (20 characters)
The sequential Contest Number (“Count up”) feature is another impressive feature of the CW MemoryKeyer.
Example 2: 599 10 200 # K} (15 characters)
• Text Memory Storage
1. Press the [FUNC] key.
2. Select [CW SETTING]→[KEYER].
3. Select the CW Memory Register ("CW MEM-ORY 1” to “CW MEMORY 5”) into which amessage is to be stored. For now, the mes-sage entry technique is being set to (Text en-try) for the selected CW Memory Register.
4. If Text Message entry is to be used for all ve memories, set all five CW Memory RegisterMenu items to “TEXT”.
5. Press the [FUNC] key to save the new set-ting and exit the Setting Menu.
6. Press the [FUNC] key to exit to normal operation.
Contest Number Programming
Use this process when starting a new con- test, or if somehow the numbering gets out of sync during the contest.
1. Press the [FUNC] key.
2.Select [CW SETTING] → [KEYER] →
[CONTEST NUMBER].
3. Rotate the [MULTI] knob to set the Con-test Number to the desired value.
4.Press the [FUNC] key to save the newsetting and exit the Setting Menu.
5.Press the [FUNC] key to exit to normaloperation.
• Text Message Programming
1. Set the operating mode to CW.When using the optional FH-2, go to step 4.
2. Press the [FUNC] key.
3. Touch [REC/PLAY].
4. Touch [MEM] on the display or press the[MEM] key on the FH-2.
5. Touch [1] through [5] on the display or pressany of the FH-2 keys numbered [1] through [5]to select that memory storage register.The text input screen will appear.
The following texts are programmed toMEMORY 4 and MEMORY 5 in factory de-fault.MEMORY 4: DE FTDX101 KMEMORY 5: R 5NN K
6. Touch the character keys on the display toenter the letters, numbers, or symbols of thedesired label. Use the “#” character to desig-nate the position where the Contest Numberwill appear.
7. When the message is complete, add the “}”character at the end to signify the termination of the message.Example: CQ CQ CQ DE W6DXC K
Use the FH-2 [t] and [u] keys to set the cursor position and use the FH-2 [p] and [q] keys tochoose the letter/number to be programmed intoeach slot of the memory.
8. When the text entry is completed, touch[ENT].
}
}
}
9. When all the characters (including “}”) havebeen programmed, touch [BACK] to exit.
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• Checking the CW Memory Contents
1. Set the operating mode to CW.
2. Be sure that Break-in is still turned “OFF” bythe [BK-IN] key.
3. Press the [MONI] key to enable the CW mon-itor.When using the optional FH-2, go to step 6.
4. Press the [FUNC] key.
5. Touch [REC/PLAY].
6. Touch [1] - [5] on the display or press theFH-2 [1] - [5] key, whichever memory that wasrecorded in. The message will be played, and heard in the sidetone monitor, but no RF en-ergy will be transmitted.
● The “MSG” and “PLAY” icons will appear in
the display.
●To adjust the playback volume level, press
and hold the [MONI] key then rotate the[MULTI] knob
• On-The-Air CW Message Playback
1. Press the [BK-IN] key to enable transmission.When using FH-2, go to step 4.
2. Press the [FUNC] key.
3. Touch [REC/PLAY].
4. Touch [1] - [5] on the display or press theFH-2 [1] - [5] key, depending on the CWMemory Register message to be transmitted. The programmed message will be trans- mit-ted on the air.
●During transmission,pressthe same key
again, to immediately cancel the transmis-sion.
Transmitting in the Beacon Mode
In “Beacon” mode, any programmed mes-sage, (either via Paddle, or via “Text” input method) may be repeatedly transmitted.The time delay between message repeatsmay be set from 1 to 60 seconds, in onesecond steps, via Menu item “REPEAT IN-TERVAL”.
To transmit the message:
1.Touch and hold [1] - [5] on the displayor press and hold the FH-2 [1] - [5] key. Repetitive transmission of the Beaconmessage will begin.
2. Press the same key again to cancel the Beacon Mode.
Contest Number
If “#” is entered in the CW message, the contest number will automatically increment (count up) each time the message is sent. See below to set the contest number.
3. Rotate the [MULTI] knob to set the Contest Number to the desired value.
4. Press the [FUNC] key to save the new setting and exit the Setting Menu.
5. Press the [FUNC] key to exit to normal operation.
Decrementing the Contest Number
Use this process if the current contest number gets aheadof the actual number. For example: in case of a duplicate QSO,).Press the FH-2 [DEC] key momentarily. The current Contest Number will be reduced by one. Press of the FH-2 [DEC] key as many times as necessary to reach the desired number. If you go too far, use the “Contest Number Programming” technique described above.
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FM Mode Operation
Repeater Operation
The FTDX101 may be operated on 29 MHz and50 MHz repeaters.
1. Press and hold the [MODE] key, and thentouch [FM].
2. Set to the desired repeater's output frequency (downlink from the repeater).
3. Press the [FUNC] key.
4. Touch [RPT].
5. Rotate the [MULTI] knob to select the desired repeater shift direction. The selections are:
“SIMP” → “+” → “–” → “SIMP”
●To program the proper repeater shift, use
Menu items “RPTSHIFT(28MHz)” (page
88) and “RPT SHIFT(50MHz)” (page
88), as appropriate.
6. Press the [FUNC] key.
7. Touch [ENC/DEC].
8. Rotate the [MULTI] knob to select “ENC”.
9. Press the [FUNC] key.
10. Touch [TONE FREQ].
11. Rotate the [MULTI] knob to select the de-sired CTCSS Tone to be used. Atotal of 50standard CTCSS tones are provided (see the CTCSS Tone Chart).
Press and hold the microphone PTT switch to be-gin transmission.
Tone Squelch Operation
The “Tone Squelch” may be activated to keep the receiver silent until an incoming signal modulated with a matching CTCSS tone is received. Thereceiver squelch will then open in response to re-ception of the required tone.
1. Press and hold the [MODE] key, and thentouch [FM].
2. Set the transceiver to the desired frequency.
3. Press the [FUNC] key.
4. Touch [ENC/DEC].
5. Rotate the [MULTI] knob to select “TSQ”.
6. Press the [FUNC] key.
7. Touch [TONE FREQ].
8. Rotate the [MULTI] knob to select the de-sired CTCSS Tone to be used. Atotal of 50standard CTCSS tones are provided (see the CTCSS Tone Chart).
The FTDX101 is equipped with a RTTY decode function. The RTTY signal may be easily synchronized by aligning the marker displayed on the TFT screen.Mark frequency (2125 Hz), SHIFT width (170 Hz), and baudot code (US) can be changed in the Setting Menu.
Connecting to a Personal Computer
Connect the transceiver and a PC with a commercially available USB cable (A-B) to operate RTTY using commercially available software and freeware.
To connect to a PC using a USB cable, a Virtual COM port driver must be installed on the PC.Visit the Yaesu website http://www.yaesu.com/ to download the Virtual COM port driver and Installation Manu-al.
ANT 1ANT 2
GND
EXT SPKRKEY
AB
LINEAR
REM
ACCTUNER
EXT ALCRS-232C
METER
PTT
+13.8V
To USB port
Connecting to the TU (Terminal Unit)
Connect the RTTY communications TU (Terminal Unit) to the rear panel RTTY/DATA terminal. Be sure to read the instruction manual of the TU device before connecting it.
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PTTAF INFSK OUT
N.C.GND
PTT
FSK OUT
AF IN
N.C.
TU
ANT 1ANT 2
GND
RTTY/DATA Jack
DATA IN (Pin 1)
GND (Pin 2)
DATA PTT(Pin 3)
SHIFT(Pin 4)
DATA OUT (Pin 5)
SQL(Pin 6)
EXT SPKRKEY
AB
LINEAR
SHIFT
METER
REM
PTT
+13.8V
ACCTUNER
DATA OUT
GND
EXT ALCRS-232C
DATA PTT
RTTYDecode
Displays text entered into the RTTY sending memory.
Displays the decoded RTTY text.
The received RTTY signal is decoded and the text is presented on the TFT display.
Cross talk, noise, phasing, etc. may prevent accurate decoding and display of the RTTY text.
1. Before operating with RTTY, set the Menu items in the chart to the below.
Setting MenuAvailable Values (Bold is the default)
RADIO SETTING
→ MODE RTTY
→ RPTTSELECT
RADIO SETTING
→ MODE RTTY
→ POLARITYRX
RADIO SETTING
→ MODE RTTY
→ POLARITYTX
RADIO SETTING
→ MODE RTTY
→ RTTYOUTSELECT
RADIO SETTING
→ MODE RTTY
→ MARK FREQUENCY
RADIO SETTING
→ MODE RTTY
→ SHIFTFREQUENCY
DAKY
RTS/DTR
NOR
REV
NOR
REV
MAIN
SUB
1275Hz
2125Hz
170Hz
200Hz425Hz850Hz
Controls the RTTY transmit signal from the RTTY/DATAjack (pin 4) on therear panel.
Controls the RTTY transmit signal from the USB virtual COM/RTS or DTRports.
The shift direction of the RTTY receive space frequency will be lower than the mark frequency.
The shift direction of the RTTY receive mark frequency will be lower than the space frequency.
The shift direction of the RTTY transmit space frequency will be lower than the mark frequency.
The shift direction of the RTTY transmit mark frequency will be lower than the space frequency.
RTTY operating band setting.
Normally use at 2125 Hz.
Normally use at 170 Hz.
2. Press and hold the [MODE] key, then touch“RTTY-L”.
Generally, amateur band stations operateRTTY in LSB.
Align the peak of the received signal with the mark frequency and shift frequency marker of the TFTscreen.
3. Press the [FUNC] key.
4. Touch “DECODE”.The RTTY DECODE screen will appear, andthe decoded text is displayed on the screen.
CQ CQ CQ DE W6DXC W6DXC W6DXC K
YAESU FTDX101D
• When a RTTYsignal is not being received,scrambled characters may be displayed dueto noise and band clutter. The threshold level can be adjusted so the scrambled text is notdisplayed.
• To decode a signal received in the SUB band, set the setting menu “DECODE RX SELECT” (page 97) to “SUB”.
Threshold Level Adjustment
1.Touch [DEC LVL] on the lower left side of the RTTY
decode screen.
2.Rotate the [MULTI] knob, and adjust the threshold
level (between 0 and 100) so scrambled text is not
displayed.
Note that text will no longer be displayed for weak
signals if the level is increased too much.
3.The setting is concluded when 4 seconds have
elapsed after making the level adjustment.
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RTTYText Memory
Five phrases (up to 50 characters each) frequently used in RTTY exchanges can be entered into the Text Memory, either by operation on the TFT screen, or by using the optional “FH-2” Remote Control Keypad connected to the rear panel REM jack.5 channels can be memorized, and the memory content can be transmitted by operation on screen or the FH-2.
• Text Message Programming onTFT Screen
1. Press and hold the [MODE] key, then touch
“RTTY-L”.
2. Press the [FUNC] key, then touch [REC/PLAY].
The “RTTY MESSAGE MEMORY” screen will appear.
3. Touch [MEM].
A blinking “REC” will appear in the display.If no entry is made within 5 seconds, theregistration operation will be cancelled.
4. Touch [1] through [5] to select the desired
RTTYText Memory Register into which thetext is to be programmed.The text input screen will appear.
5. Continue with “Text Input” below:
• Text Input
1. Enter the letters, numbers, or symbols with
the touch character keys on the TFTdisplayor use a USB keyboard connected to the USBport on the transceiver front panel.Use the FH-2 [t] and [u] keys to move thecursor position and use the FH-2’s [p] and[q] keys to select the letter/number to be en-tered for each character of the memory.
• Text Message Programming onFH-2 Remote Controller
1. Press and hold the [MODE] key, then touch
“RTTY-L”.
2. Press the [MEM] key on the FH-2.
A blinking “REC” will appear in the display.If no entry is made within 5 seconds, theregistration operation will be cancelled.
3. Press any of the FH-2 keys numbered [1]
through [5]to selectthatmemory storage reg-ister.The text input screen will appear.
4. Continue with “Text Input”.
• On-The-Air RTTYText Message
Playback
Operation on TFT screen
1. Press the [FUNC] key.
2. Touch [REC/PLAY].
The “RTTY MESSAGE MEMORY” screen will appear.
When the message is complete, add the
character (touch [End] ), to complete
“”
the entry.
The following texts are programmed to theMEMORY 4 and MEMORY 5 in factory default.MEMORY 4: DE FTDX101 KMEMORY 5: R 5NN K
2. Touch [ENT]or press and hold the [MEM]key on the FH-2 to exit, after all characters(including “”) have been programmed.
3. Touch [1]through [5]key,depending on whichRTTYText Memory Register message is tobe transmitted.The programmed messagewill be transmitted on the air.Touch the same number again to immediately cancel the transmission.
Operation with FH-2 Controller
Press the FH-2 [1] through [5] key, depending on which RTTYText Memory Register message is to be transmitted. The programmed message will be transmitted on the air.Press the same number again to immediatelycancel the transmission.
Adjust the RTTYdata output level using Menu
item [RADIO SETTING] → [MODE RTTY] →
[RTTY OUT LEVEL] (page 90).
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DATA(PSK) Operation
Commercially available USB (A-B) cable
The FTDX101 PSK Decode Feature supports both BPSK and QPSK with error correction functions. Easi-ly synchronize PSK by aligning the marker on the TFT display screen.
Connecting to a Personal Computer
Connect the transceiver and a PC with a commercially available USB cable (A-B) to perform PSK datacommunications using commercially available software and freeware.
To connect to a PC using a USB cable, a Virtual COM port driver must be installed on the PC.Visit the Yaesu website http://www.yaesu.com/ to download the Virtual COM port driver and Installation Manu-al.
ANT 1ANT 2
GND
EXT SPKRKEY
AB
LINEAR
REM
ACCTUNER
EXT ALCRS-232C
METER
PTT
+13.8V
To USB port
Connecting to the Data Communications Device
A Data Communications Device may be connected to the rear panel RTTY/DATA terminal. Be sure toread the instruction manual of the Data Communications Device before connecting it.
DATA OUT
GND
DATA PTT
N.C.
DATA IN
N.C.
Inter Face
ANT 1ANT 2
GND
RTTY/DATA Jack
DATA IN (Pin 1)
GND (Pin 2)
DATA PTT(Pin 3)
FSK IN(Pin 4)
DATA OUT (Pin 5)
SQL OUT(Pin 6)
EXT SPKRKEY
AB
LINEAR
METER
REM
PTT
+13.8V
ACCTUNER
DATA OUT
GND
DATA IN
EXT ALCRS-232C
DATA PTT
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PSK Decode
Displays content written to the PSK text memory.
Displays the PSK signal decoded.
The received PSK signal is decoded and presented in text on the TFT display.
Cross talk, noise, phasing, etc., may cause scrambled characters to be displayed.
1. For PSK operation, set the Menu items as indigitated in the below chart.
Setting MenuAvailable Values (Bold is the default)
RADIO SETTING
→ MODE PSK/DATA
→ DATAMODE SOURCE
RADIO SETTING
→ MODE PSK/DATA
→ RPTTSELECT
RADIO SETTING
→ MODE PSK/DATA
→ REAR SELECT
RADIO SETTING
→ MODE PSK/DATA
→ DATAOUTSELECT
RADIO SETTING
→ ENCDEC PSK
→ PSK MODE
MICDATA is input from the MIC jack on the front panel.
REARDATA is input from the USB jack or RTTY/DATA jack on the rear panel.
DAKY
RTS/DTR
DATA
USBInputs the transmission data from the USB Jack on the rear panel.
MAIN
SUB
BPSKTHIS is the standard mode. Normally use BPSK mode.
QPSKQPSK incorporates error correction function.
Controls the DATA transmit signal from the RTTY/DATA jack (pin 4) on therear panel.
Controls the DATAtransmit signal from the USB virtual COM/RTS or DTRports.
Inputs the transmission data from the RTTY/DATA jack (pin 1) on the rearpanel.
PSK/DATA signal output Band setting.
2. Press and hold the [MODE] key, then touch“PSK”.Align the peak of the received signal with the mark frequency and shift frequency marker of the TFTscreen.
3. Press the [FUNC] key.
4. Touch “DECODE”.The PSK DECODE screen will appear, andthe decoded text is displayed on the screen.
CQ CQ CQ DE W6DXC W6DXC W6DXC K
YAESU FTDX101D
• Set the data output level for data communi-cations using Menu item “DATAOUTLEVEL” (page 89).
• When a signal is input, it can be automatically sent using Menu item “VOX SELECT” (page
102).
• Set data input VOX gain in VOX operationfor data communications using Menu item“DATA VOX GAIN” (page 102).
• To decode a signal received in the SUB band, set the setting menu “DECODE RX SELECT” (page 97) to “SUB”.
Threshold Level Adjustment
1.Touch [DEC LVL] on the lower left side of the PSK
decode screen.
2.Rotate the [MULTI] knob, and adjust the threshold
level (between 0 and 100) so scrambled characters
are not displayed.
Note that text will no longer be displayed for weak
signals if the level is increased too much.
3.The setting is concluded when 4 seconds have
elapsed after making the level adjustment.
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PSK Text Memory
Five phrases (up to 50 characters each) frequently used in PSK exchanges can be entered into the Text Memory, either by operation on the TFT screen, or by using the optional “FH-2” Remote Control Keypad connected to the rear panel REM jack.5 channels can be recorded. The memory content can be transmitted by operation on screen or the FH-2.
• Text Message Programming onTFT Screen
1. Press and hold the [MODE] key, then touch
“PSK”.
2. Press the [FUNC] key, then touch [REC/
PLAY].The “PSK MESSAGE MEMORY” screen willappear.
3. Touch [MEM].
A blinking “REC” will appear in the display.If no entry is made within 5 seconds, theregistration operation will be cancelled.
• Text Input
1. Enter the letters, numbers, or symbols with
the touch a character keys on the display orthe USB keyboard connected to the USB port on the front panel.Use the FH-2 [t] and [u] keys to set the cur-sor position, and use the FH-2’s [p] and [q] keys to choose the letter or number to be pro-grammed for each character of the memory.
4. Touch [1] through [5] to select the desiredPSK Text Memory Register into which thetext is to be programmed.The text input screen will appear.
5. Continue with “Text Input” below.
• Text Message Programming on
FH-2 Remote Controller
1. Press and hold the [MODE] key, then touch“PSK”.
2. Press the [MEM] key on the FH-2.A blinking “REC” will appear in the display.If no entry is made within 5 seconds, theregistration operation will be cancelled.
3. Touch [1] through [5] on the display or pressany of the FH-2 keys numbered [1] through [5]to select that memory storage register.The text input screen will appear.
When the message is complete, add the “” (touch [End]) character at the end to signify the completion of the message.
The following texts are programmed to theMEMORY 4 and MEMORY 5 in factory de-fault.MEMORY 4: DE FTDX101 KMEMORY 5: R 5NN K
2. Touch [ENT]to exit, once all characters (in-cluding “”) have been programmed.
3. Touch [1]through [5]key,depending on whichPSK Text Memory Register message youwish to transmit. The programmed messagewill be transmitted on the air.Touch the same number again duringtransmission, transmission will be canceled.
Operation with FH-2 Controller
Press the FH-2 [1] through [5] key, depending on which PSK Text Memory Register message youwish to transmit.The programmed message will be transmitted on the air.Press the same number again during to immedi-ately cancel the transmission.
Adjust the data output level using Menu item
[RADIOSETTING]→[MODEPSK/DATA]→
[DATA OUT LEVEL] (page 102).
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Memory Operation
u
V
M
• Memory Storage
1. Set the frequency, mode, and status, as de-sired.
2. Press the [VuM] key.The memory channel list will be displayed.
3. From the channel list, touch and select thedesired memory channel Alternately, the memory channel may be se-lected by rotating the [MULTI] knob.
4. Press and hold the [VuM] key to store thefrequency and other data into the selectedmemory channel.
● This method may also be used to overwrite
the contents previously stored to a memory channel.
5. Press the [Vand the screen returns normal.
The information saved in the memory maybe lost due to incorrect operation, staticelectricity or electrical noise. Data may also be lost due to component failures and re-pairs. Make sure to write down the informa-tion registered in the memories on a piece ofpaper or by using a SD card (page 81).
u
M] key, the memory is stored
•
Erasing Memory Channel Data
The contents written to the memory channel may be erased.
u
1. Press the [VThe memory channel list will be displayed.
2. From the channel list, touch and select thememory channel to be erased.Alternately, the memory channel may be se-lected by rotating the [MULTI] knob.
3. Touch [ERASE] to clear the contents of theselected memory channel.
4. Press the [VuM] key to erase the contents of the selected memory channel.
If you make a mistake and wish to restore a memories contents, touch [RESTORE].
Memory channels “M-01” (and “5-01”through “5-10”: U.S. version) cannot beerased.
M] key.
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•
Check Memory Channel Status
Before programming a memory channel, the
currentcontents ofthatchannel may be veried
without the danger of over-writing the channel.
u
1. Press the [VThe memory channel list will be displayed.
2. From the channel list, touch and select thememory channel and check, or change theoperation mode.Alternately, the memory channel may be se-lected by rotating the [MULTI] knob.
●Press the [MULTI] knob to enter memory
mode on the selected channel.
3. To change the operation mode,touch [MODE],rotate the [MULTI] knob to select the modethen press the [MULTI] knob.
4. [WRITE] will turn orange, so touch [WRITE].
5. The channel list changes, and the selectedmemory channel on the list is framed in or-ange.
6. Press the [VuM] key to return to the previous screen.
M] key.
V/M
This key toggles frequency control between VFO and the memory system.
The contents of the memory channels can berecalled and used later.
• Recall a Memory Channel other thanthe last used VFO frequency
1. Press and hold the [V/M] key.
The memory channel list will be displayed.
2. From the channel list, touch and select the
desired memory channel.Alternately, the memory channel may be se-lected by rotating the [MULTI] knob.
3. Press the [MULTI] knob
Memory channels can also be called up inthe following method.
1. Press the [V/M] key.
2. Press the [FUNC] key.
3. Touch [MEM CH].Rotate the [MULTI] knob to selectthe desired memory channel.
● While using the recalled memory,the stored
frequency and operating mode can bechanged temporarily (see “Memory TuneOperation” below).
4. To exit from memory mode and return to theVFO mode, press the [V/M] key.
If a memory group is set, the channelsstored in the selected memory group maybe recalled.
• Memory Tune Operation
You may freely tune off from any memory channelin a “Memory Tune” mode, this is similar to VFO operation. So long as you do not over-write thecontents of the current memory, Memory Tuneoperation will not alter the contents of the memo-ry channel.
● The “MT” notation will appear instead of the
“M-nn”.
Press the [V/M] key to return to the originallymemorized frequency of the current memorychannel.
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u
M
V
• Moving Memory Data to the VFO register
The contents of the currently selected MemoryChannel may be transferred into the VFO register:
1. Press the [MuV] key While operating in ei-
ther VFO mode, or memory channel mode, to transfer memory channel data to the VFO.The memory channel list will be displayed.
2. From the channel list, touch the memory
channel to select it and transfer it to the VFO.Alternately, the memory channel may be se-lected by rotating the [MULTI] knob.
3. Press the [MuV] key.
The data in the selected memory channel will now be transferred to VFO.
• Displaying the Memory Tag
The “Frequency display” or “Alpha tag display”format may be selected.
1. Press the [VThe memory channel list will be displayed.
2. From the channel list, touch and select thedesired memory channel.Alternately, the memory channel may be se-lected by rotating the [MULTI] knob.
3. Touch [DISPLAYTYPE] area.
u
M] key.
• Labeling Memories
Alphanumeric labels (“Tags”) may be appended tomemory channels, to aid in recollection of the nel’s use (such as a club name, a location etc.).
1. Press the [V
u
M] key.
The memory channel list is displayed.
2. From the channel list, touch and select thedesired memory channel.Alternately, the memory channel may be se-lected by rotating the [MULTI] knob.
3. Touch [NAME] area on the screen.The character input screen will be displayed.
4. Touch a character key on the display to enter the letters, numbers, or symbols of the de-sired label.Up to 12 characters may be used in the cre-ation of a label.
chan-
4. Rotate the [MULTI] knob to select the desired display type.
FREQFrequency
NAMEMemory Tag
5. [WRITE] will turn orange, then touch [WRITE].
6. The data is saved to the new setting, and the selected memory channel on the list is framedin orange.
7. Press the [V
u
M] key to save the new setting
and return to normal operation.
• Scan Skip Setting
The “Frequency display” or “Name display” formatmay be selected.
1. Press the [VThe memory channel list will be displayed.
2. From the channel list, touch and select theMemory Channel to be skipped during scan-ning.Alternately, the memory channel may be se-lected by rotating the [MULTI] knob.
3. Touch [SCAN MEMORY] area.
u
M] key.
5. Touch [ENT].
6. [WRITE] will turn orange, then touch [WRITE].
7. The entered characters are confirmed, andthe selected memory channel on the list isframed in orange.To add a label to another memory, repeatsteps 2 to 7 above.
8. Press the [V
u
M] key to save the new settings
and return to normal operation.
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4. Rotate the [MULTI] knob to select “SKIP”,then press the [MULTI] knob.
5. [WRITE] will turn orange, then touch [WRITE].
6. The data is saved to the new setting, and the selected memory channel on the list is framedin orange.
7. Press the [VuM] key to save the new setting and return to normal operation.
To re-institute a channel into the scanningloop, select “SCAN” in step 4 above.
Memory Groups
Memory
Memory channels may be listed into as manyas six convenient groups, for easy identificationand selection. For example: groups for AM BCstations, Short-wave broadcast stations, Contestfrequencies, Repeater frequencies, PMS limits, orany other desired grouping may be created.Each memory group may hold up to 20 memo-ry channels (except Memory Group 01 which islimited to 19 memory channels). When memorychannels are grouped, the channel numberschange to correspond to the chart below:
01 - 99
P1L/1U - P9L/9U
Choosing the Desired Memory Group
If desired, just the memories listed within a partic-ular Memory Group, may be recalled.
Before performing the operation, set the “MEMGROUP” menu to “ON” (Refer to “MemoryGroups” setting on the left).
1. Press the [V/M] key, if necessary, to enter the “Memory” mode.
2. Press the [FUNC] key.
3. Touch [GROUP].
4. Rotate the [MULTI] knob to select the desired Memory Group, then press the [MULTI] knob.
5. Press the [FUNC] key, then touch [MEM CH].
6. Rotate the [MULTI] knob to select the desired Memory Channel within the Selected Memory Group.
Memory Channel
1 - 19
Group 2Group 3Group 6
Memory
Channel
20 - 39
Memory Channel
40 - 59
Memory
Channel
60 - 79
Group 5Group 4Group 1
Memory Channel
80 - 99
Memory
Channel
P1L/1U
P9L/9U
1. Press the [FUNC] key.
2. Select
AL]→
[OPERATION SETTING]→[GENER-
[MEM GROUP].
3. Select [ON].
4. Press the [FUNC] key to save the new setting and exit the Setting Menu.
5. Press the [FUNC] key to exit to normal operation.
● To cancel Memory Group operation, repeat
steps 1 through 5 above, choosing “OFF” in step 3.
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VFO and Memory Scanning
MAIN bandSUB band
Either the VFO or the memory channels of the FTDX101 may be scanned, and the receiver will halt scan-ning on any frequency with a signal strong enough to open the receiver squelch.In the SSB/CW and SSB-based Data modes, the decimal points in the frequency display area will blink and the scanner will slow down (but does not stop).
VFO/Memory Scan
1. Set the frequency or Memory channel atwhich scanning is to begin.
2. Rotate the [RF/SQL] knob so that the back-ground noise is just silenced (page 42,
43).
3. Press the [FUNC] key.
4. Touch [SCAN] to start scanning.
●You can start scanning by pressing and
holding the UP or DWN key on the micro-phone.
●If the scanner halts on an incoming signal,
the decimal point between the “MHz” and“kHz” digits of the frequency display willblink.
●The operation when a signal is received
during scanning varies depending on themode type.
To cancel scanning, press the PTTswitch, orpress any key on the front panel of the transceiv-er.If the microphone PTT button is pressed duringscanning, the scanner will halt at once. However, pressing the PTTbutton while scanning will notcause transmission.
● If you have no interest in scanning, and wish to
prohibit the microphone UP/DWN buttons from initiating scanning, you may disable scanningcontrol from the microphone using Menu item
[OPERATION SETTING] → [GENERAL] →
[MIC SCAN] (page 98).
●During Memory Group operation, only the
channels within the current Memory Group will be scanned.
● The manner in which the scanner resumes af-ter it has paused on a signal may be selected by using Menu item [OPERATION SETTING]
→ [GENERAL] → [MIC SCAN RESUME] (page
98).
The default “TIME” (5 sec) setting will causethe scanner to resume scanning after fiveseconds; however the scan setting may bechanged to resume only after the received sig-nal has dropped out.
Other than
SSB, CW
SSB, CW
●If the scan has paused on a signal, press-ing the microphone UP or DWN button willcause scanning to resume instantly.
● If the Main Tuning Dial knob is rotated while
scanning is in progress, the VFO scanningor memory channel scanning will continueup or down in accordance with the direction of the Dial Knob rotation. (In other words, if the dialis rotated to the left when scanning toward a higher frequency or memory chan-nel number, the direction of the scan willreverse.)
Scanning will pause.
Scanning speed will beslower, but scanning will not be paused.
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Programmable Memory Scan (PMS)
MAIN bandSUB band
To limit scanning (and manual tuning) to a particular frequency range, the Programmable Memory Scan-ning (PMS) feature utilizes nine special-purpose memory pairs (“M-P1L/M-P1U through M-P9L/ M-P9U). The PMS feature is especially useful in helping to observe any operating sub-band limits which apply to your Amateur license class.
First: store the Lower and Upper tuning/scanning limit frequencies into the memory pair “M-P1L”and “M-P1U”, respectively (or any other “L/U” pair of special PMS memories).
1. Recall the memory channel "M-P1L".
2. Rotate the [RF/SQL] knob so that the back-ground noise is just silenced (page 42,
43).
3. Turn the Main Dial knob slightly (to activatememory tuning).
●The Memory Channel “M-PL1” will be re-
placed by “PMS”.
4. Press the [FUNC] key.
5. Touch [SCAN] to start PMS.
●Scanning is only between frequencies
stored in M-P1L and M-P1U.
● Start scanning by pressingand holding the
UP or DWN key on the microphone.
●The operation when a signal is received
during scanning varies depending on themode type.
If the microphone PTT button is pressed duringscanning, the scanner will halt at once. However, pressing the PTTbutton while scanning will notcause transmission.
● If you have no interest in scanning, and wish to
prohibit the microphone UP/DWN buttons from initiating scanning, you may disable scanningcontrol from the microphone using Menu item
[OPERATION SETTING] → [GENERAL] →
[MIC SCAN] (page 98).
● The manner in which the scanner resumes af-ter it has paused on a signal may be selected by using Menu item [OPERATION SETTING]
→ [GENERAL] → [MIC SCAN RESUME] (page
98).The default “TIME” (5 sec) setting will causethe scanner to resume scanning after fiveseconds; however the scan setting may bechanged to resume only after the received sig-nal has dropped out.
Other than
●If the scan has paused on a signal, press-ing the microphone UP or DWN button willcause scanning to resume instantly.
● If the Main Tuning Dial knob is rotated while
scanning is in progress, the scanning willcontinue up or down in frequency according to the direction of the Dial Knob rotation. (in other words, if the dial is rotated to the leftwhen scanning toward a higher frequency,the direction of the scan will reverse.)
To cancel scanning, press the PTTswitch, orpress any key on the front panel of the transceiv-er.
SSB, CW
SSB, CW
Scanning will pause.
Scanning speed will be slower, but scanningwill not be paused.
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Other Functions
Band Stack Operation
The FTDX101 employs a triple band-stack VFOselection technique that permits storing up tothree favorite frequencies and modes onto eachband VFO register.
A typical setup, for the 14 MHz band, might bearranged like this:
1. Program 14.0250 MHz,CWMode,then press the [14] key.
2. Program 14.0800 MHz, RTTY Mode, thenpress the [14] key.
3. Program 14.1950 MHz, USB Mode, thenpress the [14] key.
With this configuration, successive momentarypresses of the [14] MHz band key will stepsequentially through these three VFOs.
TOT (Time Out Timer)
The “Time-Out Timer” (TOT) shuts the transmitter OFF after continuously transmitting for the pro-grammed time.
1. Press the [FUNC] key.
2. Select[OPERATION SETTING]→[GENER-
AL]→[TX TIME OUTTIMER].
3. Rotate the [MULTI] knob to select the TOTcountdown time (1 -30 min or OFF).
4. Press the [FUNC] key to save the new setting and exit the Setting Menu.
5. Press the [FUNC] key to exit to normal operation.
The beep sounds at about 10 seconds beforereturning to receive mode automatically.
[MULTI] knob Step Increment Setting
The [MULTI] knob may be set to turn in presetfrequency steps.
1. Press the [FUNC] key.
2. Touch [STEP DIAL].
3. Rotate the [MULTI] knob.
● Pressing the [FAST] key engages the “Fast”
tuning selection.
●The amountoffrequency change depends
on the operating mode (default setting: see table below).
Operating Mode1 Step
SSB / CW / RTTY / PSK
DATA-L / DATA-U
AM / FM
DATA-FM
*Numbers in parentheses indicate steps when the [FAST]
key is On.
2.5 kHz
[25 kHz]*
5 kHz
[50 kHz]*
● The frequency steps can be changed in the
Setting Menu.
Operating ModeMemu ItemStep (kHz)
SSB / CW
RTTY / PSK
DATA-L / DATA-U
AM
FM
DATA-FM
CH STEP
(page 103)
AM CH STEP
(page 103)
FM CH STEP
(page 103)
1 / 2.5 / 5
2.5 / 5 / 9 / 10 /
12.5 / 25
5 / 6.25 / 10 /
12.5 / 20 / 25
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Operation on Alaska
FTDX101
Menu
Emergency Frequency:
5167.5 kHz(U.S. Version Only)
Section 97.401(d) of the regulations governingamateur radio in the United States permit emer-gency Amateur communications on the spotfrequency of 5167.5 kHz by stations in (or within
92.6 km of) the state of Alaska. This frequencyis only to be used when the immediate safety ofhuman life and/or property are threatened, and is never to be used for routine communications.
The FTDX101 is capable of transmitting and re-ceiving on 5167.5 kHz under such emergencyconditions. Use the Setting Menu to activate theAlaska Emergency Frequency feature:
1. Press the [FUNC] key.
2. Select [OPERATION SETTING]→[TX GEN-
ERAL]→[EMERGENCYFREQ TX].
3. Select “ON”.
4. Press the [FUNC] key to save the new setting and exit the Setting Menu.
5. Press the [FUNC] key to exit to normal operation.Emergency communication on this spotfrequency is now possible.
6. Press the [V/M] key, as necessary, to enterthe Memory mode.
7. Press the [FUNC] key, then touch [MEM CH].
8. Rotate the [MULTI] knob to select the emer-gency channel (“EMG”), which is found be-tween channels “5-10” and “M-01”.
Screen capture
The display on the TFT screen may be saved on the SD card.
When performing screen capture, a commer-cially available SD card is necessary.For SD card information, refer to “Using the SD Card” on page 80.
1. Insert the SD card into the SD card slot.
2. Display the screen that is to be saved.
3. Hold down the [FUNC] key until “SCREENSHOT” appears on the screen.Screen data is saved to the SD card.
Data saved on the SD card can be displayed on a personal computer or similar viewer.
data formbmp (Bitmap format)
Image size800×480
yyyymmdd_hhmmss.bmp
The captured date and time will be the le
File Name
Data stor-
age location
name.y (year), m (month), d (day), h (hour),m (minute), s (second)
"Capture” folder
Folder structure in SD card
Capture
MemList
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Using the SD Card
The following operations can be completed withthe use of an SD card in the transceiver:
● Saving the Memory Channel information
● Saving the Set-up Mode settings
● Transceiver rmware update
● Save a screen capture of the TFTdisplay
• SD Cards that can be used
YAESU has tested with the 2GB SD card, and4GB, 8GB, 16GB and 32GB SDHC cards, mostcan be used in this radio.Please format (initialize) the SD card used for the
rst time on this unit with this transceiver.
• The SD or SDHC cards are not provided with
the product.
• Not all SD and SDHC cards sold commercial-ly are guaranteed to work with this product.
• Do not touch the contacts of the SD card with your hands.
• SD memory cards formatted on other devices may not properly save information when used with this transceiver. Format SD memorycards again with this transceiver when usingmemory cards formatted with another device.
• Do not remove the SD memory card or turnthe transceiver OFF, while saving data to aSD memory card is in progress.
• When a single SD card is used for a long pe-riod of time, writing and deletion of data may become disabled. Use a new SD card whendata can no longer be written or erased.
• Note thatYaesu shall not be liable for anydamages suffered as a result of data loss orcorruption in use of the SD card.
• Installing the SD card
1. Turn OFF the transceiver.Insert the SD card into the SD card slot, with the contact face on the bottom, until a clicksound is heard.
• Removing the SD card
1. Turn OFF the transceiver.
2. Push in on the SD card.Aclick sound will be heard and the SD cardwill be pushed outward.
• Formatting a SD card
When using a new SD card, format it according tothe following procedure.
Formatting a microSD memory card erases alldata saved on it. Before formatting the microSD memory card, be sure to check the data previ-ously saved on it.
1. Press the [FUNC] key.
2. Select [EXTENSION SETTING]→[SDCARD].
3. Touch “DONE” on the “FORMAT” item.The format confirmation screen will bedisplayed.
4. Touch “START”, the SD card will be initialized.Touch “BACK” to cancel the initialization.
5. “FORMATCOMPLETED” will be displayedwhen initialization is completed.
6. Touch the screen to end formatting.
7. Press the [FUNC] key to exit to normal operation.
Adjusting the Date and Clock
If the time stamp of the saved le is not correct, adjust the date and time by the following operation.
Adjusting the Date
1. Press the [FUNC] key.
2. Select [EXTENSION SETTING]→[DATE&TIME].
3. Select the item “DAY", “MONTH or “YEAR”.
4. Rotate the [MULTI] knob to select the “day", “month” and “year", then press the [MULTI] knob.
5. Press the [FUNC] key to save the new setting and exit the Setting Menu.
6. Press the [FUNC] key to exit to normal operation.
Adjusting the Clock
1. Press the [FUNC] key.
2. Select [EXTENSION SETTING]→[DATE&TIME].
3. Select the item “HOUR” or “MINUTE”.
4. Rotate the [MULTI] knob to select the “hour” and “minute", then press the [MULTI] knob.
5. Press the [FUNC] key to save the new setting and exit the Setting Menu.
6. Press the [FUNC] key to exit to normal operation.
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Save setting menu data
When saving with a new file name
• Saving Memory data and Setting Menu data
The Memory Channel data, and the Setting Menu data can be saved to the SD Card:
1. Press the [FUNC] key.
2. Select [EXTENSION SETTING]→[SDCARD].
3. Touch “DONE” for the data item to be saved.
Saving memory data
4. To save the file with a new name, touch“NEW”.
To overwrite previously saved data, touchthe file name, and touch “OK” when the
overwrite conrmation screen appears.
Touch “CANCEL” to cancel overwrite save.
7. Touch the screen to end saving data.
8. Press the [FUNC] key twice to return to thenormal operation screen.
When overwriting
Enter the le name (maximum 15 characters) on the le name input screen.If the le name is not to be changed, proceed
to step 6 as it is.
5. Touch “ENT” to start saving data, or touch“BACK” to cancel the name input.
6. “FILE SAVED” is displayed when data saving is completed.
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• Reading Memory and Set Menu data
Loading setting menu data
When saving with a new file name
The Memory and Setting Menu data saved on the SD card may be read to the Transceiver.
1. Press the [FUNC] key.
2. Select [EXTENSION SETTING]→[SDCARD].
3. Touch “DONE” of the data item to be read.
Reading memory data
4. Touch the le name to be loaded.Touch “BACK” to cancel reading data.
• Display the SD Card Information
The memory free space of the SD card may bechecked:
1. Press the [FUNC] key.
2. Select [EXTENSION SETTING]→[SDCARD].
3. Touch “DONE” of the “INFORMATIONS” item.The capacity and free space of the SD cardare displayed.
4. Touch “BACK” to return to the Setting Menuscreen.
5. Press the [FUNC] key twice to return to thenormal operation screen.
When overwriting
5. When the overwrite confirmation screen ap-pears, touch “OK”.
6. “FILE LOADED” is displayed when the datareading is completed.
7. Touch theTFT screen to finish loading thedata.
8. Press the [FUNC] key twice to return to thenormal operation screen.
9. Touch the screen to nish loading the data.
10. Once the power is turned OFF, the power isturned ON automatically afterwards.With this, the Reading of data is completed.
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Date, SD Card Settings, Firmware
SSB, AM, FM & Data Communication (such as RTTY)
Comprehensive settings such as: Transmit & Receive,
Setting Menu
The Menu system of the FTDX101 series provides extensive customization capability. The transceiver
functions can be tailored for the most demanding operators. The Setting Menus are grouped into ve spe-cic utilization categories.
Interference Reduction, Memory, Scan, etc.
CW operating SettingDisplay Setting
Version Display, Reset Operation.
Using the Menu
1. Press the [FUNC] key.
2. Touch the category item that is to be set (see above).
3. Touch the desired item.
4. Touch the item setting that is to be changed.
5. Touch the desired setting, or turn the [MULTI] knob to change the setting.
6. Press the [FUNC] key to save the new setting and exit the Setting Menu.
7. Press the [FUNC] key to exit to normal operation.
Reset the Setting Menu
Use this procedure to restore the Menu settings to their factory defaults, without affecting the Pro-grammed Frequency Memories.
1. Press the [FUNC] key.
2. Select [EXTENSION SETTING]→ [RESET].
3. Touch “DONE” of the “MENU CLEAR” item.
The reset conrmation screen will be displayed.
4. Touch “OK” or press the [MULTI] knob to reset.(Touch “CANCEL” to cancel the reset)
5. Once the power is turned OFF, it will turn ON automatically afterwards.Setting Menu reset is complete.
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Menu FunctionAvailable Settings (Default: Bold)
RADIO SETTING
MODE SSBAGC FAST DELAY20 - 300 - 4000 (20msec/step)